House of the Blackheads is one of the oldest and most renowned building complexes in Tallinn’s Old Town. The most unique rooms are the White Hall (1532), which is the first venue in Renaissance style in Tallinn, and the St. Olaf’s Guild Hall (1422), built in the late Gothic style. The House of the Blackheads, which is located in the historic gathering place of Tallinn’s former merchants and craftsmen’s associations, offers various rooms for receptions, business parties, conferences, and other events.
National Register of Cultural Monuments
based on 111 reviews
A curious building with a curious name. And it is very old. You will find it on your walk around the old city and you should pause to get a good look, and that is about all you need to do.
Apart from a couple of open spaced rooms there was nothing to really see or read about. The upstairs was not accessible so very little to see.
This building is the former headquarters of the Brotherhood of the Blackheads. Back in history they were ship owners and merchants during the Middle Ages. They were also in Latvia. They fled to... Read more comments