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    Hotel Viru and KGB Museum

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    There once was a hotel that came to be named the Viru. The year was 1972, and there were still two decades or so until the fall of Communism and the collapse of the Soviet Union. Any hotel that was appropriate for foreign visitors also had to be appropriate for the KGB... This museum tells the story of more than just one hotel and the KGB: it is a treasure trove of stories of two different worlds - one which existed mostly on paper, of happy Soviet citizens living in friendship and never wanting for anything, led by a wise, all-powerful group of men in a place where there were never any accidents or catastrophes; and the other real world, which was a very different and a much tougher place to live in. Please book in advance to visit the museum.
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    • Not to be Missed

      tripadvisor rating 5 of 5
      December 11, 2024 By Philip L

      If you are interested in soviet control of Tallinn then this is a must visit. You must have a pre-booked ticket which can be purchased online. The hotel is just outside the old town walls so is easy... Read more comments

    • Very interesting

      tripadvisor rating 4 of 5
      November 9, 2024 By strenkys

      Very engaging and talkative nice guide! Me and my friend had a really good time and we got to know about the hotel’s history too. Only negative thing was the short duration of the tour. I would like... Read more comments

    • Visit with mother

      tripadvisor rating 3 of 5
      October 31, 2024 By Connector34915103066

      We visited there with my mother. It was great and interesting. Our guide Speaked so fast that it was little hard to follow it. But still it was great.