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Hellemann Tower and Town Wall
Today, Hellemann Tower at the end of Müürivahe street is home to an art gallery and an inn. The nearly 200-metre-long old defence wall is also open to the visitors which connect Hellemann Tower with Munkadetagune Tower. Visitors can look out from the wall and view the city of Tallinn.
Climbing up the steep stairs, you will arrive at the attic, which opens up as a viewing platform, so is definitely worth taking a walk along the defensive walls.
Hellemann Tower is said to be named after Helle Holleman, a citizen of Tallinn who lived nearby. In the Middle Ages, the strategic location of the tower, in the immediate vicinity of the Viru Gate, played an important role.
Climbing up the steep stairs, you will arrive at the attic, which opens up as a viewing platform, so is definitely worth taking a walk along the defensive walls.
Hellemann Tower is said to be named after Helle Holleman, a citizen of Tallinn who lived nearby. In the Middle Ages, the strategic location of the tower, in the immediate vicinity of the Viru Gate, played an important role.
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tripadvisor rating 4 of 5Some of the other towers offer better views of the city, but it has the longest walkway and it’s definitely worth a trip up the stairs.
Hellmann Tower is one of the turrets along the wall in Tallinn Old Town
tripadvisor rating 5 of 5Hellemann Tower is one of the turrets along the walls of Tallinn Old Town. It is a beautifully restored part of the medieval town walls.
On a hot day here you can cool yourself inside the thick brick walls
tripadvisor rating 2 of 5The Hellemann Tower looked promising but to pay 4€ per person (cash only!) to walk up felt expensive. On a hot day this is a nice place to cool yourself, but - as to be expected - the view from the... Read more comments
