Pika Jala Väravatorn — Attraction in Tallinn

The Pika jala väravatorn, or Long Leg Gate Tower, is a fascinating piece of Tallinn’s medieval history and a hidden gem for those exploring the Old Town. This towering gate, built in the 14th century, was one of two main gateways connecting the lower town with the upper town on Toompea Hill. Its unique name, “Long Leg,” reflects the steep incline leading up through the gate—a route historically used by nobility and officials.

As you pass through the gate, you can’t help but feel a connection to the past. The stone walls and arched entrance give a sense of Tallinn’s old-world charm, and the view looking back over the lower town is enchanting. It’s a perfect photo spot for capturing Tallinn’s medieval atmosphere and makes for a great start or end point when exploring...

Beautiful walk along the city wall along the presidential palace as well as some old buildings. Perfect for a evening stroll and there's quite a bit of elevation changes and stairs so wear some comfortable shoes. You can get some good clicks if you have good lighting in a sunny day. There are some shops also to do some suvernior shopping including some art galleries as well. You can even go to the back garden of the presidential palace which I though was nice. If you go below the city wall there's a nice part where you can have a nice picnic or just...

We did this as part of an old city tour. The wall walk provides a view of Tallinn as well as looking into the old town. The presidential palace is also visible from the wall. It was under renovation at the time July '18 which limited access...