Cultural Cities in Estonia
Leading Museums in Estonia
Lennusadam
The Lennusadam seaplane harbor on the Tallinn coast exhibits various decommissioned naval vessels and maritime artifacts from Estonia's past. It is located close to the Memorial for the Departed.
Vabamu Museum of Occupations and Freedom
The Vabamu Museum of Occupations and Freedom is a history museum in Tallinn, Estonia, dedicated to recounting the stories of bravery, sacrifice, and resistance of the Estonian people during Estonia's occupation in the years of the Soviet Union.
Fat Margaret
Fat Margaret, or Paks Margareeta as it's locally known, is a 16th-century fortification that was built while Tallinn's medieval city gate system was being reconstructed. The building is now home to the Estonian Maritime Museum.
KGB Prison Cells
The KGB Prison Cells are a former Soviet pre-trial internment facility located in Tallinn. These notorious cells were used by the Estonian Soviet Socialist Republic (ESSR) to interrogate and torture politicians, civil servants, intellectuals, veterans of the War of Independence, and other members of the public before they were executed or sent to prison.
Maarjamäe History Center
The Maarjamäe History Center is a storied building and a social and cultural hub in the heart of Tallinn. It opened its doors for Estonia's 100th birthday as an entertaining history center.
Kumu Art Museum
Located in Tallinn, Estonia, the Kumu is one of the largest art museums in northern Europe. Home to huge collections of Estonian and international art displayed across four floors of galleries and exhibitions, the museum welcomes upwards of 130,000 visitors a year. In 2008, it was the recipient of the prestigious European Museum of the Year Award from the European Museum Forum.
Estonian Open Air Museum
Great Guild Hall
The Great Guild Hall is a Gothic public building in the medieval heart of Tallinn. The building has served various purposes over the centuries, from hosting grand parties, church services, and court proceedings, to storing wine and functioning as a commerce center. Today, it's a museum of Estonian history, heritage, and culture, featuring a number of permanent and temporary exhibitions that cover various aspects of Estonian life.