With a strategic location on the Baltic Sea between East and West, medieval Estonia was part of the Hanseatic League, a trade union traversing Northern Europe. When Tallinn joined in 1285 it became the northernmost city in the network. Wealth from commerce allowed Tallinn to grow and many buildings in the Old Town are reminders of this prosperous era. Merchants walked the streets, preparing goods like flour, salt and tea for sale. Tartu, Pärnu, Viljandi, and Narva also became important trade outposts and to this day, Pärnu and Tartu celebrate their history with Hansa Days in July.
With a strategic location on the Baltic Sea between East and West, medieval Estonia was part of the Hanseatic League, a trade union traversing Northern Europe. When Tallinn joined in 1285 it became the northernmost city in the network. Wealth from commerce allowed Tallinn to grow and many buildings in the Old Town are reminders of this prosperous era. Merchants walked the streets, preparing goods like flour, salt and tea for sale. Tartu, Pärnu, Viljandi, and Narva also became important trade outposts and to this day, Pärnu and Tartu celebrate their history with Hansa Days in July.
With a strategic location on the Baltic Sea between East and West, medieval Estonia was part of the Hanseatic League, a trade union traversing Northern Europe. When Tallinn joined in 1285 it became the northernmost city in the network. Wealth from
![]() | Tallinn Town HallHistorical buildings Raekoja plats 1, Kesklinna linnaosa, Tallinn 10146 View on map |
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![]() | Town Hall PharmacyMuseums & Galleries Raekoja plats 11, Kesklinna linnaosa, Tallinn 10146 View on map |
![]() | Olde HansaRestaurants Vana turg 1, Kesklinna linnaosa, Tallinn 10140 View on map |
![]() | Masters' CourtyardMuseums & Galleries Vene tänav 6, Kesklinna linnaosa, Tallinn 10123 View on map |
![]() | Tallinn City MuseumMuseums & Galleries Vene tänav 17, Kesklinna linnaosa, Tallinn 10123 View on map |
![]() | Tallinn's city wallHistorical buildings Väike-Kloostri tänav 1, Kesklinna linnaosa, Tallinn 10133 View on map |
![]() | Niguliste Museum and Church. Bernt Notke's 'Dance of Death'Museums & Galleries Niguliste tänav 3, Kesklinna linnaosa, Tallinn 10130 View on map |
![]() | Ruins of Bridgettine ConventForts Merivälja tee 18, Pirita linnaosa, Tallinn 11911 View on map |
![]() | Vao Tower-FortressForts Oru tänav-TORNLINNUSE, Vao küla, Väike-Maarja vald, Lääne-Viru maakond View on map |
![]() | Rakvere CastleForts Vallikraavi tänav-RAKVERE LINNUSEVAREMED, Rakvere View on map |
![]() | Narva CastleForts Peterburi maantee 2, Narva 20308 View on map |
![]() | Wittenstein Time Centre in Paide TowerMuseums & Galleries Veski tänav-11/1, Paide linn, Paide 72713 View on map |
![]() | Tartu CathedralRuins & Historic Sites Lossi tänav 25, Tartu linn, Tartu 51003 View on map |
![]() | Tartu St. John’s Church of the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran ChurchChurches Jaani tänav 5, Tartu linn, Tartu 51007 View on map |
![]() | Entertainment centre in the Vastseliina Episcopal CastleMuseums & Galleries PIIRI KÕRTS, Vana-Vastseliina küla, Võru vald, Võru maakond 65254 View on map |
![]() | Ruins of the Viljandi Order CastleRuins & Historic Sites Tasuja puiestee 6, Viljandi 71011 View on map |
![]() | Pärnu MuseumMuseums & Galleries Aida tänav 3, Pärnu linn, Pärnu 80011 View on map |
![]() | The Red TowerHistorical buildings Hommiku tänav-11, Pärnu linn, Pärnu 80011 View on map |
![]() | Kuressaare Episcopal CastleForts Lossihoov 1, Kuressaare linn, Saaremaa vald, Saare maakond 93810 View on map |
![]() | Haapsalu CastleForts Lossiplats-3, Haapsalu linn, Haapsalu 90502 View on map |
![]() | Padise MonasteryForts KLOOSTRI, Padise küla, Lääne-Harju vald, Harju maakond 76001 View on map |
![]() | Katariina Guild - open workshops and galleriesMuseums & Galleries Vene tänav 12, Kesklinna linnaosa, Tallinn 10123 View on map |
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