Viru Gate
This pair of picturesque, ivy-covered towers at the entrance to Viru Street is often the first glimpse visitors get of Old Town.
Anyone passing between them couldn't be blamed for thinking they've left the 21st century behind and landed smack in the middle of the 18th.
The towers are actually only the foregates of what was a much more complex gate system built in the 14th century. It included a large, square tower that stood father back along the street, close to where the city wall can be seen.
Most of the gate was pulled down in the 1880s to make room for traffic, but these two towers remained and have since become a symbol of the town.
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Amazing place to visit
tripadvisor rating 4 of 5We were on a day trip to Tallinn from the cruise port , the shuttle bus dropped us off very near to an outside markets, and to the left were the Viru Gates. Walking through these gates does transport... Read more comments
Begin your Old City visit here!
tripadvisor rating 5 of 5Approaching these gates was so exciting! It feels like Disney world (I know, sad), but this is the real thing!!! This is a winning photo spot and it's awesome to just stand there and think about the... Read more comments
Very Picturesque
tripadvisor rating 5 of 5The towers are what remains of the gates but it looks incredible at night and there is a flower market right outside too.
