Free with Tallinn Card!
During free Museum Sundays (07.07; 04.08; 01.09; 06.10; 03.11; 01.12) only the bastion passages with the Carved Stone Museum will be open. The Maiden Tower, the Stable Tower and the Gate Tower will be closed.
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Bastion passages in the Tallinn Old Town
The bastion passages are part of the Kiek in de Kök Fortification Museum.
The mysterious passages in Tallinn’s earthwork fortifications were built along with the bastions in the 17th and 18th centuries to conceal the movement of soldiers, ammunition, and other equipment from the enemy. They were also used to monitor the enemy’s underground activities of planting mines. After the fortifications were removed from the list of military objects in 1857, parks were established on the Ingrian and Swedish bastions.
The mysterious passages in Tallinn’s earthwork fortifications were built along with the bastions in the 17th and 18th centuries to conceal the movement of soldiers, ammunition, and other equipment from the enemy. They were also used to monitor the enemy’s underground activities of planting mines. After the fortifications were removed from the list of military objects in 1857, parks were established on the Ingrian and Swedish bastions.
Carved Stone Museum, located in the Ingrian bastion, can also be found in the bastion passages. The Museum presents the carved stone collection of the Tallinn City Museum.
Individual visitors can use an audio guide in the bastion passages. We also offer guided tours.
TripAdvisor® Traveler Reviews
tripadvisor rating 4.2 of 5
based on 1275 reviews
Interesting history, but so many stairs
tripadvisor rating 3 of 5The history was very interesting, albeit very spread out. Some exhibits and signs were in narrow areas, which made them feel very tight with other tourists trying to pass by. The cafe had a lovely... Read more comments
A good way to spend a couple of hours
tripadvisor rating 5 of 5A very well set out museum. Value for money. Students and seniors half price. A level of fitness and agility required as there are lots of steps!
Loved it!!
tripadvisor rating 5 of 5One of my favorite museums in the world and an exceptional way to get a sense of Tallinn’s history! They seamlessly show how the towers and tunnels were used during different time periods in Tallinn... Read more comments
