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    Masterpieces of Soviet Architecture

    History & top sightsArt, design & architecture
    Architecture from the second half of the twentieth century has shaped the city centre of Tallinn and the Pirita district significantly. Many mighty buildings in Pirita were constructed for the1980 Moscow Olympics, during which the sailing regatta took place in Tallinn. 

    The tour revisits the Soviet legacy and will take you to see the finest and most interesting examples of Soviet architecture across Tallinn, from buildings erected for Soviet power structures to large-scale memorials exhibiting the best landscape architecture of the period. 
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    • Estonian architectonic history is very interesting

      tripadvisor rating 5 of 5
      June 2, 2025 By Inspire06747384142

      Tallinn is the most intriguing place architecturally, from many points of view. I learned here, for instance, that the large wooden apartment buildings, which may be homogenous in their structure but... Read more comments

    • Nicely done museum

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      September 3, 2024 By RLFuller

      We stumbled upon the Architecture Museum when we got lost and said, why not? We paid the entrance fee (I don't remember how much) and were greeted by a very pleasant English-speaking staff member... Read more comments

    • Four floors of fascinating architectural models, drawings, and histories

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      August 18, 2024 By TwoSandwichesShort

      I’m a sucker for architectural models and miniatures, so this place was right up my alley. It was fun to see not only explanations of some of the building styles I’d encountered so far on my stay in... Read more comments