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At the center of Tallin's old "lower city" is a large open square, ringed with shops, and lots of outdoor cafes. |
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The navy band was in town for the Song Festival and did a short formation
display Saturday morning in the old town square. |
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| Completion of this imposing edifice -- the Estonian National Library -- became stalled during the Soviet era and was finished with volunteer labor as a demonstration of national pride. | |||
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| We reached the upper city through this gate. | A tower on the old city wall. | ||
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| Symbol of earlier Russian domination, Nevsky Cathedral is well kept and was busy on Sunday morning. | Churches abound -- this one on the shore and providing a lovely landmark. |  |
All over the city we encountered groups of costumed or uniformed participants in the song festival. This one gave an impromptu performance in the town square. |
| A peaceful courtyard by the old wall. | |||
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| Whimsical detail in gargoyles and towers. | A memorial to those who died in battle. | ||
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Tallin's skyline is distinctive, marked by four very different towers -- a view from our hotel room window. |
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