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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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    • Beautiful square

      tripadvisor rating 5 of 5
      January 2, 2025 By ldgp14

      The town hall square in Tallinn is truly one of the best in Europe and especially at Christmas time with the tree up it really added to the aesthetic.

    • Christmas market area is beautifull

      tripadvisor rating 4 of 5
      December 6, 2024 By Margeliini

      Nice square with old buildings. Christmas market is so lovely! Prices is cheap anymore, but glogi with alcohol for 7eur plus mug fee 2eur is must to do. Hot drink with friends or family and nice pics.

    • They’re currently setting up for Christmas Markets

      tripadvisor rating 5 of 5
      November 18, 2024 By TomandNikkiTravel

      The old town square is great, lots of little souvenir shops and restaurants. We had some rain whilst we were there so it was nice to be able to duck into little shops to keep dry. There’s loads of... Read more comments