Commander’s Garden — Attraction in Tallinn

One of the most magical towers in Tallinn! Legend says three monks lived here – Faith, Hope and Love. They kept preaching against an old witch who lived nearby, calling her dangerous. Angered, she cast a spell and turned them into stone, saying their spirits would stay trapped in the tower until people learned that true light is found in the heart, not in empty words.

Whenever smoke rose from Kiek in de Kök, locals whispered it was the witch cooking, keeping the monks humble. Today, the tower is not just history, but a reminder that even Faith, Hope and Love need a little wisdom...

From the city wall, Kiek in de Kök, the Virgin's Tower and the Tallitor's Tower are located by the Commandant's Garden. The area of ​​the commandant's garden is about 1.2 ha.

The green area was established in the 1820s, originally in the northeast of the garden was a orchard. From 1864 to the beginning of the 20th century the garden was in the possession of the Toompea Kaarli congregation in Tallinn.

The park is named after its command house on the west side of Toompea Street and Tallinn Command House on the corner of...

Surrounded by historical landmarks, this garden provides a tranquil setting for a leisurely stroll or a moment of relaxation. Its well-maintained paths and greenery, combined with the serene atmosphere, make it an ideal spot to take a break while exploring the nearby attractions like the Tallinn Parliament or Alexander...