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    Tallinn Town Hall Square

    Town Hall Square has been a marketplace and the centre of this old Hanseatic town since the Middle Ages. It became the centre of the Lower Town at the turn of the 13th and 14th centuries.

    As a square, it plays an important role today as well. In summer it is filled with outdoor cafes, it plays host to the Old Town Days and other medieval festivals, and is also a venue for open-air concerts, fairs, and more. In winter it becomes an enchanting Christmas market, the centrepiece of which is a towering spruce tree. The tradition of celebrating Christmas festivities here dates back to 1441 when the Brotherhood of the Blackheads are thought to have erected the world's very first Christmas tree.

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    • highly recommend

      tripadvisor rating 5 of 5
      August 24, 2025 By Perry G

      The central hub of the old town through which you will pass many times in your visit around this area. Can be busy at times, especially when the tour groups arrive. Very picturesque.

    • Beautiful Market Square in Old Town Tallinn

      tripadvisor rating 4 of 5
      August 2, 2025 By Anyleven

      This medieval market square is in the heart of the old Town and is surrounded by restaurants. Beautiful day or night and a must see when in Tallinn.

    • Town Hall Square is one of the best in Europe

      tripadvisor rating 5 of 5
      July 1, 2025 By Razorfish

      All the streets in Tallinn Old Town seem to lead to Tallinn Town Hall Square. It is near the center of Old Town. It is surrounded by shops and restaurants. It was bustling with tourists the two... Read more comments