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    Tallinn Town Hall Square

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    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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    • The Old Town's Square

      tripadvisor rating 4 of 5
      March 21, 2025 By Thomas V

      This is the big open square in the old town area, a place where you will surely end up on your tour. We enjoyed the great architecture here and checked out the menus of the cafes and restaurants... Read more comments

    • Experience

      tripadvisor rating 5 of 5
      March 18, 2025 By Ott H

      Winter time during holiday you can find Santa Claus and small winter market. It is nice to visit with family or solo. You will get the spirit.

    • Probably much prettier during Christmas

      tripadvisor rating 3 of 5
      February 25, 2025 By Erico2709

      As we visited in Feb, the Christmas market is gone so not quite as festive as it could be. I can only imagine the buzz the square must be during Nov/Dec.