Freedom Square, Rotermann and Linnahall

Why go

Begin with Freedom Square's church and independence memorial, then compare Rotermann's industrial buildings with its newer additions. Tallinn Linnahall, built for the 1980 Olympic sailing events, changes the scale dramatically at the waterfront. The three places make Tallinn's more recent architecture easier to read alongside its medieval centre.

What to look for

• The Victory Column at Vabaduse väljak
• The old and new building fabric of Rotermann Quarter
• Linnahall's broad, low profile at the harbour edge

Useful to know

• Leave time between these separate central and waterfront stops.
• Plan Linnahall as an exterior architectural stop unless current access is confirmed.

The route, stop by stop

1. 01

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   Freedom Square

   At the southern edge of Tallinn's Old Town, Freedom Square pairs a broad civic space with the War of Independence monument and traces of the city's older defenses.

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2. Walk · 27 min · Estimated

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   Tallinn Linnahall

   This immense concrete venue by Tallinn's waterfront is a striking 1980 Olympic-era landmark. The surrounding area offers the view; ordinary visits do not include its interior.

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