Neighbourhood · UNESCO
Tallinn Old Town
Tallinn, Estonia
A walled medieval town of cobbled lanes, guild houses, towers and steep red roofs.
Palace · Estonia · Harju
Kadriorg Palace and Park
A baroque palace built by Peter the Great, surrounded by a leafy park and several museums.
about 2 h
For storytellers
Why Kadriorg Palace and Park matters
Peter the Great had this palace built in the early 18th century as a summer residence, and named it after his wife Catherine. It is a baroque building, painted yellow and white, with formal gardens, and today it houses the foreign art collection of the Art Museum of Estonia. The park is a quiet green escape from the old town, with a Japanese garden and playgrounds.
Talking points
- The palace was built for Peter the Great's family in the 18th century.
- The park is a quiet green retreat just outside the centre.
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