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Northern Coast Medieval Tour
1. Tallinn City Wall → 2. Rakvere Castle → 3. Purtse Fortress Residence → 4. Narva Castle → 5. Kiiu Tower → 6. Tallinn’s Medieval Old Town → 7. Olde Hansa → 8. Krambude - Medieval homewares & nicknacks
| Duration: | 2 days |
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During this tour you will visit the two best preserved big medieval castles, where there's plenty of exciting things to discover and do, whatever your age. The road from Rakvere to Narva offers beautiful views of the sea.
Besides seeing the big castles, you should also stop by the small Purtse medieval castle. On your way back, go by the smallest fortified building in Estonia, the Kiiu Stronghold.
Sites along route
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Tallinn City Wall
Built in medieval times and until today extant city wall with its 21 towers is unique in all of Europe. City guest have a chance to take a walk on a small part of our cultural heritage, that connects…
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Rakvere Castle
The castle offers many exciting activities for both children and grown-ups! You can try your hand at shooting a bow or a crossbow, sword fight and pike battle, forging, pottery, minting your own…
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Purtse Fortress Residence
The construction of the vassal fortress on the Tallinn-Narva Hwy was started by Jakob von Taube in 1533. The Purtse Fortress on the large trade and military road was seriously damaged in the Great…
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Narva Castle
The Narva Castle is one of the main attractions of the city. In the seventh decade of the 13th century, the Danes established a castle as a residence for the Danish King’s vice-Regent. The Narva…
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Kiiu Tower
Kiiu vassal stronghold, i.e. Kiiu Tower, is located in Kiiu Manor Park. It is the smallest stronghold building in Estonia. There are four floors in the tower and from outside the stone wall is…
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Tallinn’s Medieval Old Town
Tallinn’s medieval Old Town is known around the world for its well-preserved completeness and authentic Hanseatic architecture. Enchanting atmosphere, rich cultural scene, beautiful surroundings and plenty of galleries, cafes and restaurants to choose
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Olde Hansa
The medieval restaurant Olde Hansa is the home of a rich merchant, whose guests enjoy delicious, authentic Hansa-era meals and drinks, true period music and always friendly service. All of the dishes…
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Krambude - Medieval homewares & nicknacks
Krambude, the medieval homeware & nicknack store that forms part of Olde Hansa, showcases the work of local masters and those from far-off lands: hand-made glassware and pottery, silver, clothing and…
