Hellemann Tower
Hellemann Tower
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Russ Lacuata
Long Beach, CA9,749 contributions
May 2023 • Solo
The Helleman Tower, right by Viru Gate, is one of many towers lining the city wall. This is one of the 26 that still standing and one of the must things to do in Tallinn.
The tower is a brilliant and largely accessible piece of medieval architecture. If you can brave the slightly wobbly staircase to the tower to see some pretty impressive city views.
The tower is a brilliant and largely accessible piece of medieval architecture. If you can brave the slightly wobbly staircase to the tower to see some pretty impressive city views.
Written July 11, 2023
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA17,813 contributions
Jun 2024 • Couples
The city walls are a prominent feature of the town. The surround the old city and you pass through one of the gates to enter or leave. This is one of many turrets along the walls. Impressive stone structure.
Written July 7, 2024
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Cristinel
Romania1,378 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
Beautiful medieval architecture excellent preserved. The wall surround the Old City and the towers are the main attraction. The tower is the first you can see coming from Viru gates on the right hand.
Written September 4, 2024
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Semaan D. Makary
Lebanon1,213 contributions
Dec 2022 • Solo
Located right next to Viru gates, this was one of the first places to visit in Tallinn, and certainly the best. It is beyond amazing, and transfers you to the medieval times. The views are stunning from up there, especially with the snow-covered houses nearby. The gentleman working there was very polite and helpful. I highly recommend visiting this place.
Written January 4, 2023
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FARALE
Milan, Italy1,557 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
Climb the tower and walk along part of the ancient walkway of the city walls, a splendid view from another perspective. There is a small museum in the tower. Also very high steps, not easy to access.
Written August 22, 2023
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Toronto, Canada2,492 contributions
Jul 2019
For me, this should be number 1 on the TA list for Tallinn. This is visually iconic and beautiful. I could not stop taking pictures of the towers. The best photos were from just outside the wall, on the grass, with the towers lined up in your field of view. Great for photographers.
Just wish I had time to walk the wall as well.
Just wish I had time to walk the wall as well.
Written January 11, 2020
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high_low73
Bergen, Norway771 contributions
Jul 2019
Located close to Viru gates you will find a way to climb one of the city's old tower to take in some of Tallinn's history. After climbing up the 14th-century tower we could stroll atop its 200m stretch of Town Wall. The views were by no means fantastic. But with some imagination one can let your fantasy bring you back to the time it was used for Tallinn's medieval defences. This three-storey tower has at different times been used as a prison and a weapons store.
Written August 18, 2019
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Joyjit2013
Zurich, Switzerland44 contributions
Jul 2017 • Family
Apparently the tower flanks the only portion of the erstwhile old town walls still preserved and hence allowed for tourist sighting. If you are expecting panoramic views of the old town from its top, then it really has nothing much to offer. The wall deck is at an extremely low elevation and stretches only about 100 meters and giving you to look at only one side of the town. So the 3 EUROs can be much better spent going up other prominent towers within the old town and which offers much better and real stunning views (e.g. the Oleviste church tower, Town Hall tower etc.). However, if you want to just get a feel of an historically old observation tower and fortification wall, then you should visit it of course. Also, inside the tower there is a clear depiction of how the complete fortification wall ran around old town finally rounding off at the Toompea castle.
Written August 1, 2017
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Lauren V
Perth, Australia40 contributions
Aug 2019
If you're looking for a fun activity when you're in Tallinn, this is well worth considering. For your ticket price, you'll be able to climb this 14th-century tower and stroll atop its 200m stretch of Town Wall for nice views of Tallinn's medieval defences. Plenty of steps so make sure you're prepared for a little climb.
Written August 6, 2019
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TheShis
Tel Aviv, Israel42,755 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
This is a lovely tower, which is part of the impressive wall surrounding the old town of Tallinn. The tower can be found very close to the famous Viru gates.
Written October 25, 2023
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