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Viru Gate
Viru Gate is the surviving pair of medieval gate towers at the eastern approach to Old Town. It gives a compact, readable introduction to how the walled town was entered.
Approach from Viru Street to see how the two round towers frame the entrance into the old town. It is a quick, legible starting point for understanding the former defenses before you continue toward the narrower lanes and other surviving sections of the wall.
What to look for
The surviving pair of medieval gate towers at the eastern approach to Old Town
It gives a compact, readable introduction to how the walled town was entered
Useful to know
Allow about 15 minutes; the useful range is 10–25 minutes.
Combine with Viru Street and St Catherine’s Passage.
Your next visit
Estimated · Declared scenario and planning estimates; no live opening, weather, queue or booking service.
Outdoor visit · 10–15 min
World planning estimate; admission, opening, visit duration and access need checking.
