| Tallinn was a total surprise for me. I arrived with some | | | | breathtaking. Visit also the Alexander Nevsky |
| friends early in the morning, exhausted and somewhat | | | | Cathedral, a 19th century Russian Orthodox cathedral |
| sleepy. All my mind could register is the Medieval aura | | | | featuring those amazing onion-shaped domes. |
| that was all around me. That was December 2004 | | | | Eating out is also another thing I look out for in Tallinn. |
| and since then I visited Estonia at least once a year. | | | | Apart from the expected local cuisine, one can find |
| Tallinn Old Town is amazingly well-kept and thanks to | | | | anything from American bistros to African restaurants, |
| the friendly, English-speaking population, it is very easy | | | | from authentic Italian Pizza to a spicier Indian palate. If |
| to discover the details that make this city such a jewel | | | | you love discovering the joys of food, then Tallinn will |
| in the Baltics. I love going through the narrow alleys, | | | | not disappoint you. |
| with those walls which have witnessed hundreds of | | | | At night the city transforms into a vivid place with bars |
| years of Estonian history. Strolling across Town | | | | and pubs catering for all tastes. The clubs offer |
| Square to settle down in a cosy cafe off the beaten | | | | world-standard DJs and the venues are usually full of |
| track. | | | | friendly locals. Off Town Square there is a place called |
| One of my favourite places is Scotland Yard. This is a | | | | Class. If you are in for some jazz, then do check it out |
| English-pub style venue that proves how innovative | | | | as quite often they have some truly talented artists. |
| Estonians are. Welcomed by a bobby, inside looks like | | | | Last time I was at Class there was this 14 year old |
| a movie set with authentic books, furniture and fittings. I | | | | boy on the piano who astounded all of us as his |
| will only recommend one thing: do pay a visit to the | | | | fingers improvised a melody on the ivory keys. |
| bathroom! | | | | Transport in and around Tallinn is of high quality and |
| The Old Town is also rich in architecture. From | | | | very punctual. There is a choice of buses, trams and |
| Medieval to Russian Orthodox, the mixture blends | | | | trolleys, but no underground. Taxis, on the other hand, |
| amazingly with the heartbeat of the city. Do not miss | | | | are not abusively expensive. |
| climbing up St' Olaf Church as the view from there is | | | | |