Town Hall of Tallinn

Town Hall of Tallinn

The Town Hall of Tallinn is a building in the capital city of Estonia, located on the Town Hall Square in the Old Town of Tallinn. It is the only Gothic town hall in the Baltic states. The building was first mentioned in written records in 1322, and its current form dates back to the reconstruction between 1402 and 1404. Its spire was destroyed in the bombing on March 9, 1944, and it was rebuilt in 1950.

The Town Hall of Tallinn is a late Gothic structure and one of the most famous buildings in the city. It is considered a unique and historic architectural gem of Estonia. Situated right in the center of the square, the second floor remains the main level of the building, housing the Citizens' Hall, Council Hall, adjacent kitchen, and the Judges' Hall. It also hosts celebratory receptions and concerts, just as it did in medieval times. The three-aisled cellar hall now serves as an exhibition space open to citizens and visitors. In the summer of 2004, the Town Hall celebrated its 600th anniversary. On May 13, 2004, the Estonian postal service issued a commemorative stamp titled “600 Years of the Town Hall of Tallinn” with a face value of 4.40 kr.

Tallinn Town Hall

Must-visit reason: The only Gothic town hall in the Baltic states

Continent: Europe【Europe】

Country/Region: Estonia [Estonia]

Province/State: Harju County [Harju County]

City: Tallinn [Tallinn]