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Books about Tallinn and Estonia

Posted on May 21, 2011 by admin

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House of the Noble Corporation

Posted on October 31, 2010 by admin

Welcome to Tallinn Old Town tour. Our first station is the house of the Noble Corporation of Estonia. It was built in Neorenaissance style from 1846-1848. The Noble Corporation of Estonia was initially formed as a community of interests of … Continue reading →

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Aleksander Nevski Katedral

Posted on October 31, 2010 by admin

Our next station is the prominent Aleksander Nevski Cathedral. It was built between 1890-1900 and follows with its onion-shaped cupolas the well known 17th century churches of Moscow. On the outside façade you can see beautiful mosaic panels. The lower … Continue reading →

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The former residence of Reinhold von Kaulbars

Posted on October 31, 2010 by admin

Our next station is a magnificent neoclassical city mansion built for Reinhold von Kaulbars. Von Kaulbars was a dedicated patriot for Tsarist Russia. When you stand in the courtyard have a look at the text “PARENTUM VOTO AC FAVORE”. This … Continue reading →

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The town mansion of Ungern-Sternberg

Posted on October 31, 2010 by admin

Our next station is the city-mansion of the Ungern-Sternberg Family. It was built in 1860 by the rich noble-man Evald von Ungern-Sternberg who owned almost the whole Island of Hiiuma. With the building standing at the Toompea slope it has … Continue reading →

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Stenbockmaja

Posted on October 31, 2010 by admin

Our next station is the neoclassical Stenbock city mansion. It received its name from its first inhabitant Pontus Stenbock. Over the time the building has served different functions: It was a pension for the students of Toomkooli, a courthouse and … Continue reading →

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Kommandandi maja

Posted on October 31, 2010 by admin

Our next station is Kommandandi maja, the Commander’s House. This baroque building was built around 1690 during Russian reign for the Commander of Tallinn. It served both as his residence and office. Have you heard about Alexander Pushkin? The famous … Continue reading →

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Toomkooli – the oldest school of Tallinn

Posted on October 31, 2010 by admin

Our next station is Toomkooli. It was founded in 1266 which makes it the oldest school of Tallinn. It operated until 1940. In 1765 it turned into a school for the children of the nobility and many famous people were … Continue reading →

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Summer houses of the past

Posted on October 30, 2010 by admin

At the corner of Nurme / Pollu street you will find a house built as a summer house at the beginning of the 20th century. Imagine enjoying an early summer sunrise in the little tower… you take a glance to … Continue reading →

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Villa Bange, Lõuna 28

Posted on October 30, 2010 by admin

Follow Lõuna street further and you’ll find a beautiful romatic villa at your right side. It was built in 1914, but it is unkown whether Ernst Kühner or Jacques Rosenbaum was the architect.

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