The origins of Tallinn date back to the 13th century, when a castle was built there by the crusading knights of the Teutonic Order. It developed as a major centre of the Hanseatic League, and its ...

Tallin’s UNESCO Old Town, Kiek in de Kök and Fat Margaret towers, unicorn horn powder. Christine gets curious about the legend of Kalev and the foundation of Tallinn; the story of the Danish flag ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. You can find me at the confluence of food, beverage and travel. Tallinn is a stunning metropolis set beside the Gulf of Finland.

If you’re in Helsinki, do yourself a favour and steal a day for Tallinn. It’s the easiest little “two countries in one trip” ...