Viru Gate
The barbican of Viru Gate was part of the defence system of the Tallinn city wall built in the 14th century.
A couple of centuries later, it already had 8 gates that consisted of several towers and curtain walls connecting them. The main tower of a gate was always square and the barbicans were equipped with one or two small round towers.
As the entrances to the Old Town were widened, several gates were demolished. The Viru Gate had to pay its dues to a horse-drawn tram route that connected the Old Market with Kadriorg.
However, the corner towers were preserved. Also, you can still see a part of the bastion that is called Musumägi. Viru Street with its many shops and restaurants has become one of the busiest pedestrian streets in the Old Town.
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Built in the 14th Century
tripadvisor rating 5 of 5The Viru Gate was part of the defence system of the Tallinn city wall built in the 14th century. It creates a fairy-tale-like atmosphere and adds to the medieval ambiance of the Old Town. It's such... Read more comments
The main entrance of the Old Town.
tripadvisor rating 4 of 5The barbican of Viru Gate was part of the defence system of Tallinn’s city wall built in the 14th century. Today, Viru Gate serves as the main entrance to the Old Town and marks the boundary between... Read more comments
Beautiful in the snow!
tripadvisor rating 5 of 5This historic entrance to Tallinn's Old Town dates back to the 14th century. It forms part of the city's medieval fortifications and features two towers and a gatehouse. Today this gateway marks the... Read more comments
