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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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    • Picturesque and Lively , Its the Heart of the Old Town

      tripadvisor rating 5 of 5
      July 9, 2024 By UnlimitedWorld

      The Town Square is like the heart of the Old Town. Surrounded by beautiful al- fresco restaurants on all sides, it has a very picturesque setting.The centre if square has many different types of... Read more comments

    • The Crossroads Square

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      July 4, 2024 By Thomas V

      This is the center of the old town, an open square with lots of cafes around it. Very picturesque. Lots of tourists, so there were a lot of souvenirs shops, some of which had quality merchandise... Read more comments

    • Beautiful town square surrounded by cafe’s & restaurants but ample free seating too; afternoons it’s busy & fun

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      May 24, 2024 By hilarionmartinez

      Beautiful town square surrounded by cafe’s & restaurants. Late afternoon it’s the place to be. There is ample free seating so you are not forced to overpay for coffee just to sit. Late night it’s... Read more comments