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We stopped to get some Euros from the ATM
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Fat Margaret Tower with steeple of St. Olav's
Church in the background.
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Entry gate to Lower Town
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Walking Pikk Street in Lower Town
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St. Olav's Church
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Buildings from Medieval Times on Pikk Street
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Three Sisters - Once merchant offices and
warehouses during 15th century Hanseatic Age, now hotels.
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Once local headquarters of the KGB where
"creative" interrogation methods were used.
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Mark stands in front of Texas Honky Tonk
and Cantina!
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Lots of outdoor restaurants and bars
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Brotherhood of the Black Heads -
Built in 1440, this house was used as a German merchants'
club for nearly 500 years. (Now a concert hall)
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Art Nouveau facade
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Church of the Holy Ghost - The outdoor clock
is from 1633
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Great Guild Hall
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Town Hall Square
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Steeple of St. Nicholas Church
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Cafes and pubs ring the square
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Town Hall
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Leaving Town Hall Square for Upper Town
(Toompea)
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Fred starts the climb up to Upper Town.
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One of the gates through the wall separating
the two cities.
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Almost to the top! Russian Orthodox Cathedral
comes into view.
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City wall and tower.
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Steeple of St. Nicholas Church is visible
behind the city wall.
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We rest for a minute enjoying the awesome
view of the gorgeous Russian Orthodox Church
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Russian Orthodox Church
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Quick view of the interior (no photos allowed
inside.)
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Parliament House
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Dome Church
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Built in the 13th century and rebuilt in
1684 after a fire. Now a museum.
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One of the many souvenir shops selling everything
Amber.
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Patkull Viewpoint
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Note our cruise ship in the distance
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Kohtuotsa Overlook with views of the towers
of St. Nicholas Church and St. Olav's.
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Leaving Upper Town
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Watercolor painter displays his artwork.
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Fountain and tram in "new" Tallinn
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