Tallinn – the capital of

Estonia

Keele aeg 2010

Saskia Baltin

Symbols of Tallinn

Flag

Logo

Coat of arms (big) Coat of arms (small)

Earlier names of Tallinn

Qlwn or Qalaven

Lindanisa

Reval

The origin of the name "Tallinn"

HistoryThe first traces of human settlement found in Tallinn's city center by

archeologists are about 5000 years old.

In 1050 the first fortress was built on Tallinn Toompea.

In 1219 Tallinn was conquered by Danes.

In 1248 Tallinn was granted town status and became a member of the

Hanseatic League.

From 1561 to 1710 Tallinn belonged to the Swedish Kingdom and the

Great Northern War in 1710 surrendered to Russian Empire.

In 1918 Tallinn became the capital of Estonian Republic.

Ülemiste Elder

There is a legend of Ülemiste Elder (Ülemiste vanake), who lives in the Ülemiste Lake and if anyone should

meet him he is belived to ask: “Is Tallinn ready jet?” If the answer is “yes” then he would flood the city.

Thus, the correct answer will be “No, there is much to be done jet”. This tale is sometimes viewed as an explanation why Tallinn is building/growing all the time. Because otherwise the city will get flooded.

Lake Ülemiste

The Old Town

Kiek in de Kök

Old Town Educational College

The Old Town of Tallinn is one of the most beautiful and well preserved in Europe.

Welcome to Tallinn,

European Capital of Culture2011!