Architecture in Helsinki Tour 08: Tallinn Estonia

Using the ferry is a great way to hop from Helsinki to Tallinn. The favourite past time of the Finns is to visit Tallinn to get cheaper alcohol and not for its beautiful city. I had been warned about ‘dodgy’ people in Tallinn preying on tourists and it being a dangerous place. Tallinn must have made major steps forward as I have seen more ‘dodgy’ people walking down Fitzroy Street in one afternoon than I did in 3 days of my visit. The old city is what it is best know for, with its beautiful cobbled streets and medieval buildings. The great wall that once stood around the city is in parts still functioning. There seems to be churches plotted in every street, even just nestled between dwellings. The one downside to the Old City was the amount of tourist blocking the pathways and streets. The streets become passageways for motor vehicles and pedestrians which is an annoyance to the locals. Finding a place to eat or drink is not a problem, I highly recommend the oldest pub in Tallinn (so I was told) Hell Hunt which dates back to 1993. This pub has a great marketing scheme with loads of merchandise for tourist to buy. Beyond that it is the best and cheapest place to eat in Tallinn, they make a great dark beer and the couch seating to the rear has a relaxed vibe. Now cheapest place to drink without the as many tourists…is at Levist Väljas. I will translate it as Filthy Black Hole! This is the place to drink at 12pm once everyone is well past it or past out. Located in a cellar this place attracts all types of locals, but is not recommend if you have your head up your own ass.