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St Olaf's church
Lai 50, 10133 Tallinn, Estonia
Estonian Children's Literature Centre
Pikk tn 73, 10133 Tallinn, Estonia
"The Broken Line" monument
Väike Rannavärav 1, 10133 Tallinn, Estonia
Kellerteater
Uus tn 37, 10111 Tallinn, Estonia
Kolm Õde
Pikk tn 71, 10133 Tallinn, Estonia
KGB Prison Cells
Pagari 1, Pikk tn 59, 10133 Tallinn, Estonia
Energy Discovery Centre
Põhja pst 29, 10415 Tallinn, Estonia
Estonian Museum of Natural History
Lai 29a, 10133 Tallinn, Estonia
Stolting Tower
Pikk tn 68, 10133 Tallinn, Estonia
Rannamägi
Suurtüki tn 12, 10133 Tallinn, Estonia
Nearby restaurants
Värav Coffee and toast
Väike Rannavärav 4, 10111 Tallinn, Estonia
Kagerou Ramen Restaurant and Bar
Uus tn 33, 10111 Tallinn, Estonia
Texas Cantina
Pikk tn 45, 10133 Tallinn, Estonia
Hell Hunt
Pikk tn 39, 10133 Tallinn, Estonia
Restaurant Chedi
Sulevimägi 1, 10123 Tallinn, Estonia
Vixen Vinoteek
Pagari tn 1, 10133 Tallinn, Estonia
Goa Restoran kesklinn
Suur-Patarei tn 2, 10415 Tallinn, Estonia
Tassikoogid
Olevimägi 11, 10123 Tallinn, Estonia
Chakra
Bremeni käik 1, 10123 Tallinn, Estonia
Levist Väljas
Olevimägi 12, 10123 Tallinn, Estonia
Nearby local services
Põhja Rimi super
Põhja pst 17, 10414 Tallinn, Estonia
Tallinn City Museum
Vene tn 17, 10123 Tallinn, Estonia
Viru Keskus
Viru väljak 4-6, 10111 Tallinn, Estonia
The People's Museum of Tallinn
Pikk tn 29A, 10133 Tallinn, Estonia
Roseni Torn
Mere pst 6, 10111 Tallinn, Estonia
Balti Jaama Turg
Kopli tn 1, 10412 Tallinn, Estonia
Thai Lotus Spa Ltd
Mere pst 4b, 10111 Tallinn, Estonia
Kalma Saun
Vana-Kalamaja tn 9A, 10414 Tallinn, Estonia
Cigar House
Raekoja plats 16, 10146 Tallinn, Estonia
The Oak Lounge
Dunkri tn 2, 10123 Tallinn, Estonia
Nearby hotels
Gotthard Hotel
Pikk tn 66, 10123 Tallinn, Estonia
Rija Old Town Hotel
Lai 49, 10133 Tallinn, Estonia
The Three Sisters Hotel
Pikk tn 71, 10133 Tallinn, Estonia
Fat Margaret's Hostel
Põhja pst 27, 10415 Tallinn, Estonia
Hotel Regent Tallinn
Pikk tn 69, 10133 Tallinn, Estonia
Hestia Hotel Ilmarine
Põhja pst 21b, 10414 Tallinn, Estonia
Braavo Hotel Tallinn
Aia tn 20, 10111 Tallinn, Estonia
Tallink Express Hotel
Sadama tn 9, 10111 Tallinn, Estonia
Tallink Spa & Conference Hotel
Sadama tn 11a, 10111 Tallinn, Estonia
Imaginary Hostel
Vene tn 33/35-37, 10123 Tallinn, Estonia
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Fat Margaret

Paks Margareeta, Pikk tn, 10133 Tallinn, Estonia
4.7(79)
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attractions: St Olaf's church, Estonian Children's Literature Centre, "The Broken Line" monument, Kellerteater, Kolm Õde, KGB Prison Cells, Energy Discovery Centre, Estonian Museum of Natural History, Stolting Tower, Rannamägi, restaurants: Värav Coffee and toast, Kagerou Ramen Restaurant and Bar, Texas Cantina, Hell Hunt, Restaurant Chedi, Vixen Vinoteek, Goa Restoran kesklinn, Tassikoogid, Chakra, Levist Väljas, local businesses: Põhja Rimi super, Tallinn City Museum, Viru Keskus, The People's Museum of Tallinn, Roseni Torn, Balti Jaama Turg, Thai Lotus Spa Ltd, Kalma Saun, Cigar House, The Oak Lounge
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Nearby attractions of Fat Margaret

St Olaf's church

Estonian Children's Literature Centre

"The Broken Line" monument

Kellerteater

Kolm Õde

KGB Prison Cells

Energy Discovery Centre

Estonian Museum of Natural History

Stolting Tower

Rannamägi

St Olaf's church

St Olaf's church

4.6

(2K)

Open until 12:00 AM
Click for details
Estonian Children's Literature Centre

Estonian Children's Literature Centre

4.8

(172)

Closed
Click for details
"The Broken Line" monument

"The Broken Line" monument

4.5

(98)

Open until 12:00 AM
Click for details
Kellerteater

Kellerteater

4.8

(144)

Open 24 hours
Click for details

Nearby restaurants of Fat Margaret

Värav Coffee and toast

Kagerou Ramen Restaurant and Bar

Texas Cantina

Hell Hunt

Restaurant Chedi

Vixen Vinoteek

Goa Restoran kesklinn

Tassikoogid

Chakra

Levist Väljas

Värav Coffee and toast

Värav Coffee and toast

4.7

(370)

Closed
Click for details
Kagerou Ramen Restaurant and Bar

Kagerou Ramen Restaurant and Bar

4.0

(383)

Closed
Click for details
Texas Cantina

Texas Cantina

4.6

(1.3K)

Closed
Click for details
Hell Hunt

Hell Hunt

4.5

(2.5K)

Closed
Click for details

Nearby local services of Fat Margaret

Põhja Rimi super

Tallinn City Museum

Viru Keskus

The People's Museum of Tallinn

Roseni Torn

Balti Jaama Turg

Thai Lotus Spa Ltd

Kalma Saun

Cigar House

The Oak Lounge

Põhja Rimi super

Põhja Rimi super

4.2

(1.5K)

Click for details
Tallinn City Museum

Tallinn City Museum

4.5

(448)

Click for details
Viru Keskus

Viru Keskus

4.3

(8.4K)

Click for details
The People's Museum of Tallinn

The People's Museum of Tallinn

4.2

(68)

Click for details
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Reviews of Fat Margaret

4.7
(79)
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5.0
36w

We visited Tallinn for just one day while on a cruise, and Fat Margaret (Paks Margareeta) was our very first stop — and what a great way to kick off our visit! It’s located just a short and easy walk from the cruise port, making it the ideal starting point for anyone arriving by ship.

The building itself is impressive — a massive, round tower that once served as part of the city's sea gate defenses. As you approach it, the structure immediately captures your attention with its size and character. Inside, it houses part of the Estonian Maritime Museum, which was a pleasant surprise. The exhibits are well-organized, informative, and beautifully displayed. From old ship models and navigation tools to full-scale vessels and interactive displays, there’s something for everyone — history buffs, kids, and casual visitors alike.

One of the highlights of our visit was climbing to the rooftop for the panoramic views of Tallinn’s Old Town and the harbor. Absolutely worth the few flights of stairs! The contrast between the medieval stone structure and the modern ships in the harbor below really gives you a sense of how far this city has come over the centuries.

We spent about an hour and a half exploring the tower, which left us plenty of time to enjoy other parts of Tallinn. If you’re in town for a short visit, especially by cruise, don’t skip this spot. It’s a great introduction to the city’s rich maritime and architectural history, and being so close to the port makes it super convenient.

Highly recommend as a first...

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4.0
36w

This was our first visit to Tallinn. We were on a cruise in the Baltic Sea and Tallinn was one of the stops. We spent the day on our self guided walking tour and were able to see most of the famous historic sites. When we first found Fat Margaret, we were a little surprised that it was rather short. Thought it would be a bit taller. Built in the 1500s . Very unique round design. Very nice to see. One of the most popular spots to take pictures....

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5.0
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Fat Margaret (estoń. Paks Margareeta, czyli "Gruba Małgorzata") to jedna z najbardziej rozpoznawalnych wież obronnych w Tallinnie, znajdująca się przy Wielkiej Bramie Morskiej (Suur Rannavärav). Zbudowana w XVI wieku jako część fortyfikacji miejskich, wieża miała za zadanie chronić miasto od strony portu i imponować przybywającym do Tallinna kupcom oraz żeglarzom.

Wieża, o średnicy 25 metrów i wysokości 20 metrów, zyskała swój przydomek ze względu na masywną budowę i grubą konstrukcję murów, które mają nawet do 5 metrów grubości. Fat Margaret wyróżnia się swoim okrągłym kształtem i licznymi otworami strzelniczymi, które w przeszłości służyły do obrony miasta.

Obecnie w wieży mieści się Estońskie Muzeum Morskie (Eesti Meremuuseum), które prezentuje bogatą historię morską Estonii. W muzeum można zobaczyć zabytkowe mapy, modele statków, artefakty związane z żeglugą oraz wystawy związane z morskim dziedzictwem regionu. Szczególną atrakcją jest wrak średniowiecznego statku oraz interaktywne ekspozycje.

Na szczycie wieży znajduje się taras widokowy, z którego rozpościera się piękny widok na port w Tallinnie oraz Stare Miasto. Fat Margaret jest nie tylko zabytkiem o dużym znaczeniu historycznym, ale także popularnym miejscem turystycznym, które pozwala zrozumieć morską...

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Celine LaflammeCeline Laflamme
We visited Tallinn for just one day while on a cruise, and Fat Margaret (Paks Margareeta) was our very first stop — and what a great way to kick off our visit! It’s located just a short and easy walk from the cruise port, making it the ideal starting point for anyone arriving by ship. The building itself is impressive — a massive, round tower that once served as part of the city's sea gate defenses. As you approach it, the structure immediately captures your attention with its size and character. Inside, it houses part of the Estonian Maritime Museum, which was a pleasant surprise. The exhibits are well-organized, informative, and beautifully displayed. From old ship models and navigation tools to full-scale vessels and interactive displays, there’s something for everyone — history buffs, kids, and casual visitors alike. One of the highlights of our visit was climbing to the rooftop for the panoramic views of Tallinn’s Old Town and the harbor. Absolutely worth the few flights of stairs! The contrast between the medieval stone structure and the modern ships in the harbor below really gives you a sense of how far this city has come over the centuries. We spent about an hour and a half exploring the tower, which left us plenty of time to enjoy other parts of Tallinn. If you’re in town for a short visit, especially by cruise, don’t skip this spot. It’s a great introduction to the city’s rich maritime and architectural history, and being so close to the port makes it super convenient. Highly recommend as a first stop in Tallinn!
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This was our first visit to Tallinn. We were on a cruise in the Baltic Sea and Tallinn was one of the stops. We spent the day on our self guided walking tour and were able to see most of the famous historic sites. When we first found Fat Margaret, we were a little surprised that it was rather short. Thought it would be a bit taller. Built in the 1500s . Very unique round design. Very nice to see. One of the most popular spots to take pictures. Very crowded.
Sławomir DmowskiSławomir Dmowski
Fat Margaret (estoń. Paks Margareeta, czyli "Gruba Małgorzata") to jedna z najbardziej rozpoznawalnych wież obronnych w Tallinnie, znajdująca się przy Wielkiej Bramie Morskiej (Suur Rannavärav). Zbudowana w XVI wieku jako część fortyfikacji miejskich, wieża miała za zadanie chronić miasto od strony portu i imponować przybywającym do Tallinna kupcom oraz żeglarzom. Wieża, o średnicy 25 metrów i wysokości 20 metrów, zyskała swój przydomek ze względu na masywną budowę i grubą konstrukcję murów, które mają nawet do 5 metrów grubości. Fat Margaret wyróżnia się swoim okrągłym kształtem i licznymi otworami strzelniczymi, które w przeszłości służyły do obrony miasta. Obecnie w wieży mieści się Estońskie Muzeum Morskie (Eesti Meremuuseum), które prezentuje bogatą historię morską Estonii. W muzeum można zobaczyć zabytkowe mapy, modele statków, artefakty związane z żeglugą oraz wystawy związane z morskim dziedzictwem regionu. Szczególną atrakcją jest wrak średniowiecznego statku oraz interaktywne ekspozycje. Na szczycie wieży znajduje się taras widokowy, z którego rozpościera się piękny widok na port w Tallinnie oraz Stare Miasto. Fat Margaret jest nie tylko zabytkiem o dużym znaczeniu historycznym, ale także popularnym miejscem turystycznym, które pozwala zrozumieć morską tożsamość Tallinna.
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We visited Tallinn for just one day while on a cruise, and Fat Margaret (Paks Margareeta) was our very first stop — and what a great way to kick off our visit! It’s located just a short and easy walk from the cruise port, making it the ideal starting point for anyone arriving by ship. The building itself is impressive — a massive, round tower that once served as part of the city's sea gate defenses. As you approach it, the structure immediately captures your attention with its size and character. Inside, it houses part of the Estonian Maritime Museum, which was a pleasant surprise. The exhibits are well-organized, informative, and beautifully displayed. From old ship models and navigation tools to full-scale vessels and interactive displays, there’s something for everyone — history buffs, kids, and casual visitors alike. One of the highlights of our visit was climbing to the rooftop for the panoramic views of Tallinn’s Old Town and the harbor. Absolutely worth the few flights of stairs! The contrast between the medieval stone structure and the modern ships in the harbor below really gives you a sense of how far this city has come over the centuries. We spent about an hour and a half exploring the tower, which left us plenty of time to enjoy other parts of Tallinn. If you’re in town for a short visit, especially by cruise, don’t skip this spot. It’s a great introduction to the city’s rich maritime and architectural history, and being so close to the port makes it super convenient. Highly recommend as a first stop in Tallinn!
Celine Laflamme

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This was our first visit to Tallinn. We were on a cruise in the Baltic Sea and Tallinn was one of the stops. We spent the day on our self guided walking tour and were able to see most of the famous historic sites. When we first found Fat Margaret, we were a little surprised that it was rather short. Thought it would be a bit taller. Built in the 1500s . Very unique round design. Very nice to see. One of the most popular spots to take pictures. Very crowded.
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Fat Margaret (estoń. Paks Margareeta, czyli "Gruba Małgorzata") to jedna z najbardziej rozpoznawalnych wież obronnych w Tallinnie, znajdująca się przy Wielkiej Bramie Morskiej (Suur Rannavärav). Zbudowana w XVI wieku jako część fortyfikacji miejskich, wieża miała za zadanie chronić miasto od strony portu i imponować przybywającym do Tallinna kupcom oraz żeglarzom. Wieża, o średnicy 25 metrów i wysokości 20 metrów, zyskała swój przydomek ze względu na masywną budowę i grubą konstrukcję murów, które mają nawet do 5 metrów grubości. Fat Margaret wyróżnia się swoim okrągłym kształtem i licznymi otworami strzelniczymi, które w przeszłości służyły do obrony miasta. Obecnie w wieży mieści się Estońskie Muzeum Morskie (Eesti Meremuuseum), które prezentuje bogatą historię morską Estonii. W muzeum można zobaczyć zabytkowe mapy, modele statków, artefakty związane z żeglugą oraz wystawy związane z morskim dziedzictwem regionu. Szczególną atrakcją jest wrak średniowiecznego statku oraz interaktywne ekspozycje. Na szczycie wieży znajduje się taras widokowy, z którego rozpościera się piękny widok na port w Tallinnie oraz Stare Miasto. Fat Margaret jest nie tylko zabytkiem o dużym znaczeniu historycznym, ale także popularnym miejscem turystycznym, które pozwala zrozumieć morską tożsamość Tallinna.
Sławomir Dmowski

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