Maiden’s Tower

Maiden’s Tower

This square tower, located near “Danish King’s Garden” in Tallinn Old Town, is called Maiden’s Tower. It was built along with the Old Town city wall in the second half of the 14th century. Throughout history, it has suffered multiple destructions and undergone several reconstructions.

The reason behind the name Maiden’s Tower is not as nice as it sounds on the surface. During the Middle Ages, the tower was used to imprison virgins at the time, which led locals to give it an ironically named title. In the 1990s, it used to be a popular café, but later fell into disuse for many years. Many in Tallinn believe that the tower is haunted by the spirits of the virgins once imprisoned here. There are also rumors of ghost sightings — some locals claim to have seen a monk-like figure drinking here — giving rise to tales of hauntings...

Haunting tales are just tales and not worth overanalyzing. Today, it has become one of the popular tourist attractions in Tallinn Old Town. From the top of Maiden’s Tower, you can enjoy panoramic views of the Old Town. If you arrive around five or six in the morning, you might even catch a beautiful sunrise.

Maiden Tower

Reason to visit: The most ironically named tower in Tallinn

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

Country/Region where the attraction is located: Estonia[Estonia]

Province/State where the attraction is located: Harju County [Harju County]

City where the attraction is located: Tallinn [Tallinn]