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Viru Square, Tallinn

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Walk through Viru Square and take a step back in time. Built in the 14th century, the gate's twin towers were once part of a complex fortification system that protected the bustling trading heart of Tallinn. Most of the walls are gone, but the towers stand as a proud monument to the city's history and mark a gateway between its modern center and the old town. In the vicinity of the gate is a great selection of cafes, restaurants, and shops where you can buy souvenirs. When flowers are in bloom, colorful stalls full of them add a special touch to the gate. The gate is a great starting point for a tour of the historic center of Tallinn on foot or by catching a romantic ride on a horse-drawn carriage. Choose to start, finish, or center your holiday on a trip to Viru Square by using our Tallinn visit planner.

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By LolaGo1

After passing by the Viru Gates, one enters the Viru Square. There are restaurants, shops, museums, etc. to see and do here. All the facades of the buildings have been maintained to depict the...

After passing by the Viru Gates, one enters the Viru Square. There are restaurants, shops, museums, etc. to see and do here. All the facades of the buildings have been maintained to depict the... more »
By laczkozsu

The Town-wall with about 30 towers is a miracle. If we walk from east and go into the Old Town through the Viru Gates we saw this nice square. There are lots of cafes, a flower-market and shops with..... more

The Town-wall with about 30 towers is a miracle. If we walk from east and go into the Old Town through the Viru Gates we saw this nice square. There are lots of cafes, a flower-market and shops with..... more »
By Derek W

There are lots of shops that sell flowers,and other shops in the area,plus a garden area to sit in. Sometimes there is a horse and cart that takes people on a trip around old Tallinn town.

There are lots of shops that sell flowers,and other shops in the area,plus a garden area to sit in. Sometimes there is a horse and cart that takes people on a trip around old Tallinn town. more »