Tallinn, an important port from long ago, has become a bridge between East and West due to its geographic position. Estonians are a nation with a long history. The first human settlements recorded are from 3500 years ago. The first time Tallinn was mentioned in a written source, was in 1154, on the world map of an Arabian geographer Al-Idrisi. Tallinn gained its rights as a city in 1248.

The beautiful Old Town with its fascinating medieval architecture and slender church spires is included in the UNESCO World Heritage list. ... (more)