Tallinn Old Town

Tallinn old town (Estonian: Tallinna vanalinn) is the oldest part of Tallinn, Estonia. Since 1997 it is registered to UNESCO World Heritage List. Its area is 113 ha and buffer zone is 2,253 ha.[1]

View to Tallinn old town

Majority of old town's structures were built between 13th–16th centuries.[2]

Old town is bordered by Walls of Tallinn.

During World War II, notable destructions took place in 1944 during so-called March Bombing (Estonian: märtsipommitamine). About 10% per cent of buildings in old town were destroyed.

References
  1. Centre, UNESCO World Heritage. "Historic Centre (Old Town) of Tallinn". UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Retrieved 4 April 2020.
  2. Bureau, Tallinn City Tourist Office & Convention. "Old Town". Visit Tallinn. Retrieved 4 April 2020.

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