Tallinn Town Hall Square

Throughout the centuries, the Town Hall Square has been used as a market square and gathering place. The square in front of the Town Hall was used for trading even before the Town Hall was built. Celebrations as well as executions were carried out on the square. Today, the square is filled with outdoor cafés during the summer months; open-air concerts, handicraft and Middle-Age-themed markets are organized. In the winter, people are attracted to the Town Hall Square 4 or 6 weeks by the Christmas tree (this tradition dates back to 1441) and Christmas Market, where gifts are on sale and the Christmas spirit can be enjoyed.