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    Toompea Castle

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    Toompea Castle was erected on the foundations of the crumbling eastern wing of the fortress built on this site in the 13th and 14th centuries. The castle with its late Baroque façade was built between 1767 and 1773. The history of Toompea is the story of the rulers and conquerors of Estonia, each of whom moulded and reinforced the place to their own needs and according to their own taste. Today the castle is home to the Riigikogu (the Estonian parliament). The blue, black and white of the national flag can be seen flying on top of the 45.6-metre Tall Hermann tower as the symbol of Estonia's independence. Free excursions of the castle for single visitors, as well as groups take place every day from Monday to Friday if booked ahead of time. Sessions of parliament can be watched from the public gallery.
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    • A small castle.

      tripadvisor rating 3 of 5
      October 28, 2023 By TheShis

      Just next to the Alexander Nevski cathedral lies the Toompea castle, which is a pink-ish small castle with a lovely garden next to it. While the castle wasn't open for visits, we could see its... Read more comments

    • Castle and President's castle in one

      tripadvisor rating 5 of 5
      September 2, 2023 By Coryy20

      If you visit the Toompea hill lookout all you need to do is turn right and walk up the inclinr a bit and you will find it right across from the Alexander Nevesky church. It is Toompea castle and... Read more comments

    • Thought it was called President’s Palace!

      tripadvisor rating 5 of 5
      May 19, 2023 By LolaGo1

      This attraction is located accross fro the Alexander Nievsky Cathderal. I wondered why it’s outside wall color is pink, most buildings in the area are painted gold or yellow. This is called the... Read more comments