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Town Hall Square (Raekoja Plats)

Old Town, Tallinn, Estonia
Ranked #7 of 66 attractions in Tallinn
4.5 of 5 stars 66 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Description: This historic square has served as a marketplace since the eleventh century and features a pharmacy that has been operating since 1422.
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Rye, NY
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45 reviews 45 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW
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You have to stop in the square to see the buildings and the weathervane and the massive square. But it's filled with restaurants and shops and isn't the best spot to experience Tallinn. More

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Tallinn, Estonia
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

All roads lead to Rome, but in Tallinn Old Town all roads lead to the central square, the Town Hall square. So, you almost can't avoid it :) Definetly worth seeing and I would suggest everyone to go trough the Saia käik (Bun's passage). However, the open air cafés on this square are the most expensive ones in all of... More

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Cheshire UK
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56 reviews 56 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012
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ancient market hall gives great backdrop to restaurants & craft market More

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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012
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The market square is classic. The town hall, shops activities all center around here. Start here walk up the hill to the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and come back down for a quick meal, drink and break. Head in any other direction and begin again. More

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Kiev, Ukraine
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

this is the heart of old town, very cosy and colourfull place, with many small restorans, shops, etc. nice to spend time day and night More

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Newcastle, UK
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012

The area is a buzz with tourists and locals and the overall experience is lovely. Take a coffee and cake and enjoy. More

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Oxford, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2012
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This is a lovely square that is the centre of the old town. It is expensive but if you like to people watch or just watch the world go by this is the place. If you want cheap eat & drink on the square there is only one place... under the tower in a place called 'Krug & Korts' Inn... More

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Washington, Tyne and Wear
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10 reviews 10 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2012

This is very much like eastern europe, large squares that allow the community to use for whatever function they need. A few restaurants for the weary traveller to rest and indulge in some light refreshment. More

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leeds
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2012

just.sit.and.watch.the.world.go.by.great.when.its.sunshining More

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Shipley
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2012

The square was magical to sit and have a beer and watch the people pass by these great old medieval buildings More

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