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Tallinn Old Town vs Toompea Castle
Both are highly recommended by writers. On balance, Tallinn Old Town scores slightly higher than Toompea Castle. Tallinn Old Town is ranked #7 in Tallinn with positive reviews from 3 reviews like Afar Magazine, Concierge and Michelin Guide.
Tallinn Old Town
Concierge
Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine
City Center, Tallinn, Estonia
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Concierge
"Perhaps the greatest pleasure of a visit to Tallinn is wandering through the beautiful Old Town (or Vanalinn)."
Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"Tallinn's old town (or lower town) remains as active as it has always been, ever since the 13C when it teemed with merchants and artisans."
Full review
Afar Magazine
"Tallinn’s historic city center is known for its authenticity and well-preserved medieval architecture."
Full review
Toompea Castle
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine
Travel + Leisure
Toompea Hill, Upper Town, Tallinn, Estonia
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This Janus-faced pile turns a sugar-pink baroque facade towards Toompea, and a stern 14th-century Livonian visage to the sea and intervening suburbs."
Full review
Michelin Guide
1 Star
"It is today the seat of the Estonian parliament; the national flag flies from Piik Hermann, a 45m-high tower dominating the castle."
Full review
Afar Magazine
"Situated on Toompea Hill in central Tallinn, the Toompea Castle has served both as a defensive stronghold and governmental building since the 9th century."
Full review
Travel + Leisure
"We ascended the limestone hill to Upper Old Town for an up-close look at the pink Toompea Castle, and to take in sweeping views over the city"
