Tallinn Old Town

Tallinn Old Town (Estonian: Tallinna vanalinn) is the oldest part of Tallinn, Estonia. Old Town of Tallinn has managed to wholly preserve its structure of medieval and Hanseatic origin. Old Town represents an exceptionally intact 13th century city plan.[1] Since 1997, the area has been registered in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The old town is bordered by the Walls of Tallinn. Its area is 113 ha and there is a buffer zone of 2,253 ha.[2]

Historic Centre (Old Town) of Tallinn
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Skyline of the Old Town of Tallinn, Tallinn, Estonia
LocationTallinn, Estonia
CriteriaCultural: (ii) (iv)
Reference822bis
Inscription1997 (21st Session)
Area113 ha (280 acres)
Buffer zone2,253 ha (5,570 acres)
Websitevisittallinn.ee
Coordinates59.437222°N 24.745278°E / 59.437222; 24.745278
Location of Tallinn Old Town in Estonia

The majority of the Old Town's structures were built during the 13th–16th centuries.[3]

During World War II, notable destructions took place in 1944 during so-called March Bombing (Estonian: märtsipommitamine). About 10% of the buildings in the Old Town were destroyed.

References
  1. "Tallinn Old Town". Visitestonia.com. Retrieved 2021-02-15.
  2. Centre, UNESCO World Heritage. "Historic Centre (Old Town) of Tallinn". UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Retrieved 4 April 2020.
  3. Bureau, Tallinn City Tourist Office & Convention. "Old Town". Visit Tallinn. Retrieved 4 April 2020.

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