TRAVELLIVE 8-2017 WEB

The lasT days of summer are parTicularly
propiTious To enjoy a small liTTle-known
corner of europe, Taking a leisure walk
around The sTreeTs ThaT sTill hold Time,
nibbling black bread wiTh salmon roe and
relaxing in The fresh sea breeze.
church in Tallinn, built in 1229, but renovated and expanded many
times over the years. Besides, surrounding Toompea hill, there are many
other churches and museums, including Danish's King garden. Among
these, St. Olav Church is the most outstanding with the steeple of 124m
height, built in the 16 th century. From here we can see as the beautiful
city stretches before us. Tallinn has more than 20 museums, of varied
sizes, spread around the city. Every wall, narrow road or brick has its
own history, and the visitor would be wise to consult the cultural event
list and plan accordingly.
For the health enthusiast, summer in Tallinn offers many activities such
as mushroom and strawberry picking. And the adventure should not
stop there; you can learn how to make jam, cakes, and desserts with the
fruits of your own harvest. It is a memorable experience and a chance to
meet the locals and make friends.
On our way back from Toompea, we stopped by Põrgu to sip some
Pilsner Gold beer and plan for the next leg of our trip.
After buying souvenirs, we came by Korsaar into Dunkri Street where we
enjoyed a cozy dinner at a restaurant tastefully decorated as a pirate ship.
Nothing as splendid Milan, magnificent Paris, or effervescent Barcelona.
Tallinn is old and gentle but capable of offering you the most delightful
experience. Like a glass of wine, it changes over time, but never loses its
delicious flavor.
Tallinn is old
and gentle
but capable
of offering
you the most
delightful
experience
Itinerary
– From Vietnam to Estonia
(Tallinn), you can fly with
Turkish Airlines, Finnair,
transit at one or two
stops depending on the
airline. Flying from Helsinki
(Finland), you can take
the Viking Line for about
2.5 hours (19Euro
one-way).
Travel
– Bicycle rental: you
can rent or book
a bike tour at City
Bike and Tallinn
Traveller Tours
(15Euro per day).
– Tram & Trolleybus:
Tram has four routes and
departs from central Viru.
Trolleybus has 7 routes.
These are two popular
transportation vehicles
here. In addition, you can
also take a hop-on-hopoff
bus for tourists to visit
the main points in the city
with 3 different routes
(13Euros per route, and
16Euros per 3 route).
Attractions
In addition to the
destinations mentioned
above, there are more:
– Kadriorg Power: Built by
an Italian architect in the
18 th century
– Tallinn Botanical
Gardens: 10km from the
city's center, with a great
FURTHeR INFoRMATIoN
diversity of flowers and
ornamental collections
in the greenhouse. The
temperature is always
maintained moderate so
tourists can visit even in
the winter.
– Stroomi beach, Pikakari
– Le Trois Soeurs: Three
adjacent buildings from the
14 th century, near St. Olav,
now a famous hotel on
the main street of Pikk of
the Old Town.
For cultural events in
Tallinn, check this website:
http://www.culture.ee/en/
Accommodation
In addition to lodgings
you can find in the most
popular websites, there
are:
– Hostels in the Old Town
(Alur, Euphoria, Knight
House) for 10Euro per
night.
– Hotels (Dzingel, Shnelli,
Olevi Residents) with
prices around 35Euros
per night.
Food
– Restaurant: Kohvik
Narva, Kohvik Sesoon,
Aed, Troika, Madissoni
Grill & Baar, to name a
few, offer meals from
5Euros per dish.
– Pub/Bar: Beer House,
Lounge 24, Hell Hunt,
Pudel.
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