One of the most charming features of Tallinn's Old Town are the gabled, medieval residential houses that line its streets.
There are dozens that are worthy of a shapshot or two, but among the most striking of these are famous Three Sisters at Pikk 71, a trio of wonderfully restored houses dating from the 15th century.
Though all these houses are unique, the medieval dwellings tend to follow the same basic interior design: The ground floor is taken up by a large front room that was a kitchen and workshop. Behind it was the living quarters, and all the upper rooms were used for storage.
To get a peek at the interior of a typical medieval residential house, you can visit the City Museum at Vene 17.