Tallinn City Wall (1/3)

A section of Tallinn's medieval city wall seen from both extremities.

Tallinn's city wall seen from Toompea, with Oleviste church in the background.

Tallinn's city wall seen from Oleviste church.

Tallinn's city wall originally had a length of 2.35 kilometers and comprised 46 wall and gate towers. Large sections of the medieval city wall still stand today including 26 of the defensive towers. Each tower has a name.

A few more views of this section of the Tallinn city wall:

Tallinn's city wall seen from Toompea at night

Tallinn's city wall seen from Toompea in winter