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T H E B A L T I C G U I D E ™ M A R C H 2 0 1 3 3editorial

The wild strawberry field

February 24th

m a r k e d 9 5

years s ince

the declaration

of Estonian inde-

pendence. The

occasion was celebrated with the annual presidential

reception, held at the Estonia Theatre in Tallinn this

year, and a concert. The 24th was a beautiful sunny

day, the first one we had seen in quite a while, and

the blue, black, and white flag hung proudly in front

of houses and buildings throughout the city and the

Old Town. President Toomas Hendrik Ilves, in his address

to Estonians at home and abroad made the following

statement: “All that is dear and sweet does not have

to be big and grand. Estonia is like a wild strawberry:

pristine and small, difficult to find and those who do

not know how to, fail to recognise and value it. But

once we possess it, once it is ours, then it is one of the

best things of all. Our home is a wild strawberry field."

”Words that could not be truer.

The best way to become acquainted with Estonia

is to learn about its history. In this issue we have a

guide to Tallinn museums that house exhibits about

the last century of Estonian history. Or if indulgence

is more your style, our Tallinn café guide will show

you some of the city’s best, and oldest. Take a bit of

Estonia home with you. Our restaurant page has a

recipe by chef Emmanuel Wille, inspired by the tradi-

tional Estonian ingredient, kama.

Happy travels!

Kristina LuppEditor-in chief

3 editorial 4-5 transport 6 March events 8 Tallinn Music Week 9 nature 10-11 shopping 12-13 restaurants 14 beauty 15 museums 16-17 nightlife 19 sights

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ABOUT ESTONIA

Area: 45,227 km2.

Population: about 1,350,000.

Capital: Tallinn, population about 400,000.

Independence: 24 February, 1918, Re-independence: 20 August, 1991.

Weather: Average temperature July 16°C, February -9°C.

Time zone: GMT +2

Language: Official language Estonian. Russian is the mother tongue of more than 300,000 inhabitants.

Religion: Approximately 20 % of Estonians are non-religious, 30 % Lutheran, 28 % Orthodox and 3 % Catholic.

Currency: Euro. Visa, MasterCard, Eurocard, Diner’s Club and American Express are widely accepted.

Electricity: 220 V / 50 Hz, European (Type C) plug.

M A R C H 2 0 1 3

PORTS B-Terminal, D-Terminal HOTELS Barons Hotel,

Bern Hotel, Braavo Hotel, City Portus Hotel, My City Hotel,

Domina Ilmarine Hotel, Ecoland Hotel, Economi Hotel,

Euroopa Hotel, Go Hotel Schnelli, Imperial Hotel, Kalev Spa

Hotel, Kreutzwald Hotel Tallinn, L'Ermitage Hotel, Meriton

Grand Conference & Spa Hotel, Metropol Hotel, Nordic

Forum Hotel, Old House Hostel, Old Town Maestro Hotel,

Oru Hotel, Palace Hotel, Park Inn Central Tallinn, Radisson

Blu Hotel Tallinn, Radisson Blu Hotel Olümpia, Reval Park

Hotel Tallinn, Savoy Hotel, Scandic St. Barbara Hotel, Sokos

Hotel Viru, St. Olav Hotel, Susi Hotel, Swissotel, Tähetorni

Hotel, Tallink Express Hotel, Tatari 53 Hotel, Telegraaf Hotel,

Ülemiste Hotel, Vana Wiru Hotel, Viimsi Spa Hotel, Von

Stackelberg Hotel Tallinn OTHER TV Tower, Hansabuss

Business Line, Swedish Embassy, Sadama Market,

Stockmann Info, Tallinn Airport, Tallinn Tourist Information,

Citytour Buses, Hansabuss Airport, Merekeskus

Lootsi keskus, Puumedi Group OÜ RESTAURANTS Pirita

Yacht Club, Arizona, Beerhouse, Clazz, Molly Malones, O

Pick up your free copy at: 'Malleys, Odessa Restaurant, Seven Seas Restaurant, Troika

Restaurant, Turg Restaurant, Waynes Coffee PÄRNU

Astra Hotel, Legend Hotel, Pärnu Visitor's Centre, Strand

Hotel, Sanatorium Tervis, Tervise Paradiis, TRK Viiking,

Koidulapark Hotel, Pärnu Airport TARTU Dorpat Hotel,

London Hotel, Pallas Hotel, Tartu Visitor's Centre, Tartu

Airport, Turu Linna City Information Point WESTERN

ESTONIA Pärnu Yacht Club, Arensburg Boutique Hotel,

Fra Mare Thalasso Spa, Haapsalu Tourist Information,

Hiiumaa Tourist Information, Johan Spa Hotel, Kuressaare

Airport, Kuressaare Tourist Information, Promenaadi Hotel

Haapsalu, Meri Spa Hotel, Rüütli Spa Hotel EASTERN

ESTONIA Jõhvi Tourist Information, Meresuu Spa, Narva

Tourist Information, Rakvere Tourist Information, Saka Cliff

Hotel & Spa, Toila Sanatorium, Vihula Manor, Villa Theresa,

Sagadi Manor SWEDEN EAS Stockholm, Estonian House

Göteborg, Estonian Air Stockholm,Tallink Mariehamn,

Tallink Stockholm RIGA Cinnamon Sally Backpackers

Hostel, Friendly Fun Franks Backpackers Hostel, The Blue

Cow Backpackers Hostel, The Naughty Squirrel

Backpackers Hostel

Managing Director: Kirli Lembinen

Editor-in-Chief: Kristina Lupp

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Design: Kristi Möls

Photography: Andrei Chertkov

Photo:

Rasmus Jurkatam

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Contact Information

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01 ESTONIA VS. ANDORRAOn 3 March in Tallinn, Estonia will play Andorra in a FIFA World Cup qualifying match. The match will start at 19.00 at A. Le Coq Arena. Tickets 8-10€.

02 EASTER AT THE OPEN AIR MUSEUMCelebrate Easter at the Estonian Open Air Museum in Rocca al Mare on 31 March. Enjoy swinging on the community swing, egg painting, and tasting traditional Easter foods.

03 STARS OF BALLET IN TALLINNThe International World Stars of Ballet will bring dancers from New York, London, and Berlin to the Nokia Concert Hall April 8. Top dancers like Venus Villa, Rolando Sarabia, and Yonah Acosta will perform in Tallinn.

04 SIMPLE SESSION 2013This competition continues to draw competitors from all over the world, and is broadcast to millions internationally. It is a weekend packed full of extreme sport, with over 200 BMX cyclists and skateboarders competing. 16-17 March, Saku Suurhall, Tallinn.

05 KADRIORG PALACE RE-OPENSAfter being closed for six months for renovations, the Kadriorg Palace, home of the Kadriorg Art Museum is now open to the public. The muse-um houses Estonia’s largest collection of Western European and Russian art from the 16th century onwards. The Kadriorg Palace is one of the most beautiful examples of baroque architecture in Northern Europe.

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Non-residents and tourists can purchase a

ticket for 1.60€ from the driver. Exact change

is always appreciated. And don’t forget to

validate your ticket. You can also purchase a

smartcard. If you plan on using public

transport more than three times, this is your

best option. Smartcards can be purchased

and topped up at R-kiosks, and are

transferable. Or, save yourself time and

money by purchasing a Tallinn Card. The

Tallinn Card allows you to use public

transport for free, but remember to validate

by touching your card to the orange reader.

Further information on routes and timetables:

http://soiduplaan.tallinn.ee/#plan/

TICKETS AND ROUTES

TALLINN CITY TOUR

Take a tour of Tallinn on the red double-

decker bus. Simultaneous translation in 10

different languages.

Hop On Hop Off - bus tickets valid for 24h

on three different lines.

Red Line - City Centre

Green Line - Pirita

Blue Line - Rocca al Mare

Tour routes last approximately

one hour. All services begin at

Viru Square. Tickets start at 13€.

www.citytour.ee

tram routes

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RAILWAYSTATION

transport4 T H E B A L T I C G U I D E ™ M A R C H 2 0 1 3

■ Customs Regulations

Visitors from EU countries may carry unlimited amounts

of tobacco products into Estonia.

ALL TOBACCO PRODUCTS MUST DISPLAY HEALTH WARN-

INGS. IN THEIR ABSENCE, THE FOLLOWING RULES APPLIES:

200 CIGARETTES OR 200G OF LOOSE TOBACCO

Cars or motorcycles entering Estonia may carry up

to 10L of petrol in regulation containers.

Drugs may not be brought into Estonia without

permission. Live animals and plants, as well as rare ani-

mal and plant species and also require special permis-

sion. Firearms and other weapons are prohibited.

Pirated materials are prohibited.

Estonian Tax and Customs, information for the traveller:

http://www.emta.ee/index.php?id=1089

■ Airport and Port Transfers

Getting to the port:The distance between the Viru

Shopping Centre and the port

is about 1 km. Bus no. 2 will get

you there, and pass by the airport

as well. The Mõigu Bus Line also

passes through the port. For

more information and timetables

visit: http://soiduplaan. tallinn.

ee/#bus/2/ab.

The name of the Viru Shopping

Centre bus stop is A. Laikmaa.

Tickets are available on the bus

for 1.60€.

Getting to the AirportThe distance between the Viru Shopping

Centre and the Tallinn airport is 4 km.

The no. 2 bus goes to the airport and the

schedule can be found at http://soidu-

plaan.tallinn.ee/#bus/2/ab. The name

of the Viru Shopping Centre bus stop is

A. Laikmaa and the airport stop is called

Lennujaam. Tickets are available on the

bus for 1.60€

■ BY BUS:Tallinn Central Bus Station (Tallinna Autobussijaam)Lastekodu 46, Tallinnwww.tpilet.ee, www.peatus.eeFrom the bus station to the city: tram no.2, bus no. 17, no. 23Ecolines – www.ecolines.eeHansabuss Business Line – www.businessline.eeLux Express – www.luxexpress.euTemptrans – www.temptrans.ee

■ BY SEA:From the Port of Tallinn to the city/airport: bus no. 2

TO/FROM HELSINKI Eckerö Line - www.eckeroline.eeTallink - www.tallinksilja.comViking Line - www.vikingline.eeLinda Line Express - www.lindaline.ee

TO/FROM STOCKHOLMTallink - www.tallinksilja.com

TO/FROM ST. PETERSBURGSt. Peter Line - www.stpeterline.com

■ BY TRAIN:Train Station (Balti jaam)Toompuistee 37, TallinnFrom the train station to the city: tram no. 1, no. 2, or ten minute walk to the Old Townwww.edel.eewww.gorail.ee

■ BY AIR:Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport (Lennujaam)Tartu mnt 101, TallinnFrom the airport to the city: bus no. 2, no. 90K. www.tallinn-airport.ee/engFAST CLASS By Copterline – www.copterline.ee Travel between Tallinn and Helsinki City Centres, from the Port.

■ Transport

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Getting to the Airport

Free Bus from the PortThe Viking Line offers a free shuttle

service to and from the city. The

name of the bus stop is Mere pui-

estee, opposite the Viru Shopping

Centre. The bus departs at 14.15,

14.30 and 14.45.

The Rocca al Mare Prisma supermar-

ket has a free bus that also passes

through the port terminals everyday

between 10–17. Please consult

the website for departure times:

www.prismamarket.ee/prismabuss.

php?lang=fin

76 historical buildings, a village store from the 1930s, traditional Estonian food served at the innEaster celebrations on March 31Spring Fair on May 1

Open daily at 10-17.Buses: 21 and 21B from the Balti-jaam train station. City Tour Blue Line from Viru Square.Vabaõhumuuseumi tee 12, Tallinn.Ph. +372 654 9100, www.evm.ee.

WELCOME TO THE ESTONIAN OPEN

AIR MUSEUM!

An Estonian village in the capital of Estonia

transport 5T H E B A L T I C G U I D E ™ M A R C H 2 0 1 3

■ Tallinn Taxis

■ Day and evening (23.00–6.00) taxi fares can vary. Each taxi company has their own rates. Every taxi must display driver infor-mation and photo.

■ For example, a one-way ride starting at Viru Hotel and lasting approximately 1.5 km should cost about 6€. With traffic congestion, the amount may be higher. For a listing of taxi fares, please visit: www.taksod.net

■ It pays to be careful when choos-ing a taxi, because some companies have much higher rates than others. Taxi prices are displayed on the right rear window and on the vehicle’s dashboard. The minimum fee must be displayed on the price list, as well as the rate per kilometer and standing rate. The cost of the trip is always the displayed taxi-meter rate, as an ‘agreed rate’ will not always be honoured.

Taxi drivers must print a receipt. If for some reason the taxi driver does not offer a receipt then the passenger is not obliged to pay. If

you feel that the price was unreasonable, then make note of the car registration number, date of

journey, and the name of the taxi company.

■ If you feel that you have been cheated, you may send complaints to: tta@tallinnlv.ee and/or The Baltic Guide: editorial@balticguide.ee. Or call the Tallinn Service Line 1345.

■ From the airport to the city cen-tre, a taxi will cost between 7-10€

with the following taxi companies: Tallinna Takso, Tulika Takso, and Tallink

Takso. These three taxi companies have a contract with the Tallinn Airport, and will be

waiting outside the main entrance in the taxi queue.

USEFUL VOCABULARY

The car has broken down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Auto läks katkiThe car has run out of petrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bensiin sai otsa Here is an accident. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Siin on avarii

There is a block in the road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Teel on ummikWhere is the car repair?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kus on autoremonditöökoda/kummiparandus?

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No international driver’s license required.

It is important for drivers to follow the

following regulations:

■ Blood alcohol level must be 0.

■ Estonia has no freeways. Please mind inter-

sections and cyclists.

■ The speed limit in towns is usually 50 km /

h, but can vary between 30- 70 km / h. Speeds

will be marked. Outside built-up areas, the

speed limit is 90 km / h, in some sections 110

km / h, but only in summer.

■ All cars must carry a warning triangle,

wheel chocks, first-aid kit, and fire extin-

guisher. Drivers must wear a fluorescent vest

when stopped at night.

■ In case of collision, and in the event of inju-

ry, it is advisable to call the police. Insurance

documents and driver information should

be exchanged.

■ Parking and speeding fines will still be

charged if visiting from overseas. Please pay

fines on time to avoid penalty.

Useful Information

Parking in Tallinn

Important Phone Numbers: POLICE 110, EMERGENCY 112, AUTOMOBILE 1888 (24 h)

The first 15 minutes of parking are free when

using a parking clock. This does not apply in

parking lots.

Parking tickets can be purchased from a

kiosk or in select stores. Parking tickets must

state the year, month, day, hour, and minute

of purchase.

Shopping centres are equipped with an

automatic teller that accepts coins. In Tallinn,

most parking lots are paid.

Parking fines vary. Failure to pay for park-

ing may result in a fine of 20. If the parked car

is obstructing traffic, the fine will be 64, with

the possibility of it being towed. In this case,

please contact the city police 14410. Unpaid

fines do not go away, even if you are from

overseas. Unpaid fines may triple in value.

Please read the signs carefully.

The first 15 minutes are free at:

■ Tallinn Parking 15 min / 0,26€Payment required M–F 7–19, Sa 8–15. Free on Sundays.

■ City Centre 15 min / 0,58€Payment required M–F 7–19, Sa 8–15. Free on Sundays.

■ Old Town 15 min / 1,15€Payment required 24h, 7 days.

You don’t need to hire a car to get around the city of Tal-

linn, but a car is a great way to see the countryside and

explore small towns. If you are arriving by plane, your

most convenient option is to use one of the many rental

companies at the Tallinn Airport:

Budget – www.budget.ee

Europcar – www.europcar.ee

Hertz – www.hertz.ee

National – www.europcar.ee

Sixt Rent A Car – www.sixt.com

There are many other companies to use in Tallinn, some

which have a car drop-off and pick-up option to your

hotel or holiday apartment. For more information on driv-

ing in Estonia, turn to page 6-7 in this guide or visit www.

mnt.ee.

Easy Car Rent – www.easycarrent.ee

Hansarent – www.hansarent.ee

Sir Autorent – www.sirrent.ee

Yes Rent – www.yesrent.ee

Hire a car

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T H E B A L T I C G U I D E ™ M A R C H 2 0 1 36 march events

SIMPLE SESSION

This competition continues to

draw competitors from all over the world, and is broadcast to mil-lions internationally. It is a wee-kend packed full of extreme sport, with over 200 cyclists and skatebo-arders competing. If you love ext-reme sports, or are just curious –this is an event not to be missed! ■

Simpel Session16-17 MarchTallinn, Saku Arenawww.session.ee/2011

The esemble Gregorian com-

bines Gregorian singing styles with modern songs. The group formed in 1999, and have develo-ped quite a following. They have recorded 12 albums, which have sold over 6 million copies. Grego-rian have performed and recorded with many artists, including Sarah Brightman.

Last year they released the album “Epic Chant,” which inclu-

GREGORIAN – The Epic Chants Tour 2013

des their version of “Batman Fore-ver,” “Against All Odds,” and “Tita-nic.” New and older songs will be performed at the concert on 11 March, and their accompanying band will be comprised of musi-cians from all over Europe. ■

The Epic Chants Tour 201311 March 19:00 Tallinn, Nokia Concert Hall. www.kontserdimaja.ee

■ ALEGRÍA - Cirque du SoleilPERFORMANCES FROM APRIL 3-7, 2013

See this famous performance live in Tallinn in April. Be amazed by the acrobatics, outstanding choreography and luxurious costumes. Music also plays a big part in the Cirque du Soleil performance. This year’s theme “Alegría” means “jubilation” in Spanish, and portrays a universe of old and young, rich and poor, all resisting the passing of time and the social transformations that go along with it.

3-7 April, Saku Arena, Tallinn

www.cirquedusoleil.com

Tickets: www.ticketpro.ee

Women’s Day on March 25 is a

widely celebrated holiday in Esto-nia. Traditionally, by 25 March women had to have finish their handicrafts. Afterwards they would wear white, go to the pub and drink red drinks. Women’s Day also marked the beginning of spring.

All women are invited to the Estonian Open Air Museum at

WOMEN’S DAY at the Estonian Open-Air Museum

dawn to watch the sunrise, bring in spring, eat cake, and drink red drinks. ■

25 MarchEstonian Open Air Museum, Tallinnwww.evm.ee

Orchids are a beautiful flower

species, and their stunning flo-wers have intrigued green thumbs for years. Take this opportunity to admire these beautiful flowers in March in Tallinn at the Botanical Gardens. ■

2-10 MarchTallinn Botanical Gardenswww.botaanikaaed.ee

ORCHID EXHIBITION

'WORLD FILM' - 10th Festival of Visual Culture

The 10th Festival of Visual Cul-

ture will take place in Tartu. This year the theme is “World Film.” The festival will show a selecti-on of anthropological and eth-nographical documentaries from

around the world. A total of almost 50 documentaries will be shown throughout this week-long festival, along with special programmes, exhibitions, workshops, and mee-tings with filmmakers. ■

'World Film' - 10th Festival of Visu-al Culture18- 24 March Tartuwww.worldfilm.ee

■ JAZZKAAR 2013 The 24th annual Jazzkaar jazz festival will take place from 19-28 April in the unique Marina Pavilion at the Port of Tallinn. Headliners are Zara McFarlane (UK), Hiromi (JPN), Gregory Porter (USA), and the New Quartet of the legendary compo-ser-sax player Charles Lloyd featuring Jason Moran, Reuben Rogers, and Gregory Hutchinson. On Friday and Saturday evenings the Marina Pavilion will be transformed into a club with top performers, like Ultima Thule (EST), Naturally 7 (USA), along with some young bands and DJs.

19-28 April. Tallinn

www.jazzkaar.ee

Tickets: www.piletilevi.ee

■ Estonian Music Days 2013This year's festival will focus on juxtapositions and oppositions. Composers, musicians, time periods and cultural fields will be com-pared. Estonian Music Days have been held since 1979, and focus on new Estonian composers and their work.

1 – 7 April, Tallinn

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T H E B A L T I C G U I D E ™ M A R C H 2 0 1 38 music

ESTONIAN MUSIC at its best!

234 artists from 20 different countries,

50 venues, and some of the best music Tallinn has

to offer.

TEXT: MIKKO VIRTA, KRISTINA LUPP

PHOTOS: TALLINN MUSIC WEEK

“Our goal is this: we want to draw in music fans and tourists to the festival. It is not just a festival for the music industry. We continue to aspire to make it festival better each year,” explained the Tallinn Music Week director Helen Sildna.

What’s new this year – TMW Restaurant Festival. From April 4-6 enjoy tasting appetisers and tapas at 10-15 different restaurants across town. “The idea is that the visitor to Tallinn can go to diffe-rent restaurants and try different dishes before heading out to a gig,” explains Sildna.

During the day, free concerts will take place in different cafes, galleries, and bookstores. At night, Tallinn clubs and bars will be filled with the sounds of the best new music. Listen to everything from

electronic, ethnic, metal, indie, jazz, classical and contemporary. This year, a record number of 234 bands will take part in the festi-val, of which 165 are from Estonia! Bands from 20 different countries will come together in Tallinn from

Tallinn Music Week 4- 6 April, 2013

■ Pick up your festival pass for 35€

from Piletilevi or Ticket Pro sales

kiosks. Individual event tickets will

be on sale from the beginning of

March.

www.tallinnmusicweek.ee

The fifth annual festival will bring international artists to Tallinn.

■ TMW at-a-glance:

Who? 234 artists from 20 countries (there are too many to name here!)

What? 5th annual music festival show-casing Estonian and international music

Where? KLUBI TAPPER, F-HOONE, CLUB HOLLYWOOD, VON KRAHLI TEATER, HOUSE OF THE BLACKHEADS, NO99 TEATER, WOODSTOCK/ROCKSTARS, ESTONIA CONCERT HALL, ROCK CAFÉ, BIBABO, NORDIC HOTEL FORUM, WABADUS, KÖLERI 2, KANUTI GILD SAAL, HOPNER HOUSE, SINILIND, SÕPRUD CINEMA

When? April 4-6, 2013

MarchNews

Estonia Ranks 35 in Energy Sustainability Index Estonia has risen three places in the Energy Sustainability Index but is still a long way from the 23rd position it achie-ved in 2010.

The index measures energy perfor-mance and contextual attributes inclu-ding political, societal and economic strengths, and was created by the World Energy Council.

“Compared to other Nordic states, Estonia's decades-long dependence on environmentally unfriendly oil shale has been a burden on its energy sector,” said Minister of the Environment Keit Pentus-Rosimannus

The oil shale industry is responsible for 70 percent of sulfur emissions and 90 percent of CO2 emissions in Estonia.

New Museum Bill Could Open Door to More Foreign Exhibits The Cabinet approved a bill for a new museum act in February, which would designate the state responsible for any damage to foreign artworks lent to Estonia. This could mean more interna-tional exhibits coming to the country.

“The proposal will create national compensation measures to cover any damage foreign exhibits might suffer,” said a press release from the Ministry of Culture.

“Many such shows have been cancelled due to high insurance fees or because museums do not accept private insuran-ce,” explained Minister of Culture Rein Lang.

First Law Digitally Signed Speaker of Parliament Ene Ergma digital-ly signed an Estonian legislative act for the first time in February. It was a signa-ture for an amendment to the European Union CAP Implementation Act. The law was subsequently passed with 72 votes in favour.

Giant Ash Heap Converted to Ski Hill A giant ash heap in Kiviõli was converted into a ski hill and resort. The 90 metre-high ash heap is one of seven in north eastern Estonia. These heaps are a by-product of oil shale production.

The ski area cost 6 million euros to build and has two lifts, with plans to build more in the future. There is a 120 metre half pipe, and the longest slope can reach 700 metres in length depending on snow conditions.

During the summer months, the hill may be used for activities like off-roading and hiking.

Helen Sildna - TMW Director

places like Belarus, Iceland, Ukrai-ne, and Russia.

According to Sildna, Tallinn Music Week is about more than introducing new and interesting Estonian music, but also showing off Tallinn. “With the festival pass,

visitors will have access to great concert venues," explained Sild-na. The total number of concert venues this year is about 50, which is double from last year.

Many Estonian bands have got-ten their start at Tallinn Music Week, the most well known being Ewert and the Two Dragons. Last year, the band gave 110 concerts outside of Estonia and was signed to Warner Bros. They also won the European Border Breaker prize.

Sildna predicts that the next big band will be Elephants from Nep-tune. They will also be performing at this year’s festival. ■

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Even though these caves are man-made, they are still stunning to look at. The caves stretch over 100 of metres and were created when sand was dug out for glass making. Bats live in the caves, and in win-ter their numbers can reach thousands.

TEXT MIKKO VIRTA, PHOTOS ANDREI CHERTKOV, TOOMAS TUUL, JAREK JÕEPERA, MIKKO VIRTA

Estonia’s seven natural wonders

This small country is filled with unique natural marvels. Many of these are areas that have been visited for centuries.

1. Jägala Waterfall

About 8 meters high and 50 metres across, the Jägala waterfall is Estonia’s largest and one of the most beautiful sights in Harjumaa. Wonderful waterfalls can also be found in Keila and Valaste, though the latter is man-made. The Valaste viewing platform is currently closed.

2. Tuhala Witch's Well In the spring, the water “boils over” the edges of the well. It is quite an interesting natural phenomena. The water enters the well through a series on underground rivers. If the autumn has been particularly wet, then the well can “boil over” at that time of year as well.

3. Kaali Crater

This crater was formed on the island of Saaremaa by a meteorite thousands of years ago. The crater is filled with water and sur-rounding it are other small craters. During the summer concerts take place around the lake.

4. Tamme-Lauri Oak

Estonia is filled with magnificent trees; many species are even named after it. Over time, some of these sacred trees have become offering places. The country’s most beautiful oak can be found in southern Estonia in Urvaste, Võrumaa. The tree is about 700 years old and has a circum-ference of eight metres.

5. Ontika Bank

One of the most beautiful limesto-ne banks can been on the shores of Saaremaa. The highest point of the Ontika Bank reaches up to 55 metres from sea level. The view over the sea is stunning.

6. Taevaskoja

The picturesque Ahja River runs through the shade of the sandstone cliffs. At their highest point, the cliffs reach over 22 metres in height from the river. It is said that every Estonian must visit Taevaskoja once each year. This place is certainly one of the most beautiful in Estonia.

7. Piusa Caves

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STEP INTO SPRING!Here’s a glimpse into next season’s hottest shoe trends for men and women.

TEXT: KRISTINA LUPP, PHOTOS: ANDREI CHERTKOV

Clarks 99€

■ FIBIT (Fashion is back in Tallinn)Enjoy a fashion show while shopping in Tallinn’s most central shopping centre. This annual event showcases the latest designs for the upcoming season. Stop in for a quick peak, or stay for the afternoon.

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Viru Centre

www.virukeskus.ee

■ Women’s Secret at SolarisThe lingerie store Women’s Secret now has a location at Solaris. This brand was created for women by women, and is now the favourite under-wear, sleeping and home wear brand of Spanish women.

Women’s Secret

Solaris Shopping Centre, 1st floor

Estonia pst 9, Tallinn B2

■ TEXTUREThis year’s spring styles are all about texture –different kinds of materials are used to make sure your feet stand out! Look for snake skin, textured leather, and spikes.

Where to buy

Select styles and sizes are available at ABC King and Kaubamaja shoe department.Kristiine keskus, Endla 45, TallinnRocca al Mare Kaubanduskeskus, Paldiski mnt 102, TallinnViru Keskus, Viru väljak 4/6, Tallinn B2

Blink 69€

■ EYE-CATCHING HEELA bold colourful heel can often be more striking than a boldly coloured shoe. These styles use classic design, but set themselves apart from the rest with a unique heel.

Bronx 124€

Ten Points 129€

■ MATERIALSWho said all shoes have to be made of leather? This season, women’s and men’s shoes are covered in pastel patterns.

Rehab 199€

Tamaris 39€

■ PASTELBoots are never boring, especially if they are pink. The weather might not be warm, but pastel coloured boots say spring is in the air.

Ten Points 129€

■ BRIGHT COLOURSBright colours are sure to get noticed. Bring some colour back into your life with these striking styles.

Aaltonen 79€

Blink 44€

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Spotlight: STOCKMANNGourmet food, designer clothes, kitchen wares and electronics –

what more could you ask for?

TEXT: KRISTINA LUPP, PHOTOS: ANDREI CHERTKOV

Stockmann department store

in Tallinn opened in 1993, and in 1996 the full sized department store was opened. By 2000 it expanded to be the largest depart-ment store in the Baltic States. It is a Finnish company that has been in business since the late 1800s, and now has locations in Latvia and Russia.

Ask any ex-pat in Tallinn where they buy their meat, and the ans-wer will most likely be Stockmann. In fact, this is the place to go for

Location

StockmannLiivalaia 53, Tallinn, B3www.stockmann.ee

many hard-to-find items. While slightly more expensive than some other stores in Tallinn, Stockmann offers top quality products and brands. The food department is impressive, with an excellent pre-pared foods counter, fresh meat and fish, and much more.

Tourists will be interested in many of the other departments this five-story store has to offer. The main floor houses the cos-metics, delicatessen, flower shop, and deli. The second floor is full of stylish men’s and children’s fashi-ons, as well as an internet café.

Ladies clothing, including foot-wear and handbags can be found on the third floor. Children will be entertained on the fourth floor with clothing, shoes, and toys. Mum and Dad will not be too far away either –the electronics and appliances are located on the same floor.

The fifth floor has a little bit of everything: a children’s play cor-ner, restaurant, beauty salon, dry cleaners, travel agent, optician, Piletilevi ticket kiosk, as well as the impressive Weir Golf store and studio. Stockmann truly is the one stop shop.

The Stockmann Outlet can be found in the Rocca al Mare Shop-ping Centre. You can find dis-

counted items from the company’s stores in Tallinn and Riga.

Parking is available in the par-king structure located next to the main building. The entrance is off of Liivalaia. Stockmann loyalty customers receive 1hour free par-king with proof of purchase. For all other customers, the parking rate is 0,80/15 minutes. ■

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Tallinn Café Guide

Discover the city one pastry at a time.

TEXT: KRISTINA LUPP, PHOTOS: ANDREI CHERTKOV

Tallinn has a true café culture. It started over 100 years ago with influences from Germany and Central Europe. Pre-war Tallinn was famous for its elegant cafés and names like Stude, Feischner, Kultas and Corso are still in the minds of some of Tallinn’s older residents.

Estonian cakes are something to look forward to! Some of the best are made with pressed cotta-ge cheese or fresh whipped cream. Enjoy cakes made with fresh Esto-nian berries as well. Perfect as an afternoon treat with a coffee!

■ Matilda is well situated bet-ween the lower and upper parts of Tallinn’s Old Town. This means you can stop in for a bite before making the climb up to Toom-pea. Everything at Matilda is made locally, using only fresh ingredi-ents.

Kohvik MatildaLühike jalg 4, Tallinn Old Town I1www.matilda.ee

■ Reval Café has a few locations in the Old Town. The menu offers light meals, and the display is filled with appetising cakes and pastries.

Reval Café (Old Town locations)Müürivahe 14, Tallinn Old Town I2Vana-Viru 14, Tallinn Old Town H3Vene 1, Tallinn Old Town H28 locations in Tallinnwww.revalcafe.ee

■ Located right off the Town Hall Square, this must be one of Tallinn’s cosiest cafés. The low ceilings and the dim lighting add to this ambiance. Delicious cakes are on display, and the coffee is some of the best in town. Across the street you can smell the cof-fee roasting in the Kehrwieder roastery.

KehrwiederSaiakang 1, Tallinn Old Town H2www.kohvik.ee

■ Maiasmokk has great pastries and an even better interior. The rooms have been used as a café for almost 200 years! Tables are small like in old time Parisian cafés. The walls are covered with wood and mirrors, originating from its hey-day when the place was called Stude.

MaiasmokkPikk 16, Tallinn Old Town G2http://kalev.ee/en/maiasmokk-cafe/cafe

■ This café must be one of the best people watching spots in town. With an entire window as a wall facing onto the narrow Saiakang passage, sip on a coffee while enjoying free WiFi, and wat-ching the people the go by. Pastries and freshly made salads line the display, and hot meals are available to order from the small kitchen.

SaiakangSaiakang 3 Tallinn Old Town H2

■ Right next door to Kochi Ait Pub is the Kochi Kohvituba (or coffee room) in the Port district. The recently renovated warehouse turned café is the perfect place to enjoy a light lunch or coffee and a pastry. Light meals and snacks include soups, sandwiches, salads; and pastries and desserts are all prepared in house.

Kochi KohvitubaLootsi 10, Tallinn A3www.kochiaidad.ee

■ This just might be one of Tallinn’s best-kept secret lunch spots. Often forgotten by tourists, as it is located at the back of the Forum shopping Centre, it’s worth a stop for house-made cakes and pastries, or a soup-salad lunch combo, which changes daily. In the morning you can enjoy a filling bowl of porridge.

Bistroo BonaparteNarva mnt 5, Tallinn B2http://bonaparte.ee/bistro/about

Reval Café

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Location

Kolm SibulatTelliskivi 2, Tallinnwww.kolmsibulat.eu

Fresh noodles, great vegetarian dishes, and a wonderful wine list –another great restaurant opens in Tallinn.

bistro

Kama and ginger ice creamrecipe

The 24th of February is Independence Day in Estonia. I have always admired how this day is celebrated across Estonia with festive meals prepared in many homes. I have chosen an Estonian-themed recipe to share in honour of the day of independence, made from something traditional – kama. (Pease meal). I love kama. Kama is a delicacy, it’s exotic, and most impor-tantly, healthy. But my favourite combination is kama and ginger, hence the inspiration for this recipe.

EMMANUEL WILLE or Manu is chef de cuisine at Clazz, Glad Estlander, and Olde Hansa in Tallinn.

Kama and ginger ice cream

� Prepare the sabayon6 egg yolks150g sparkling wine (prosecco works well) 150g Rochester Ginger Drink100g sugar Mix the above ingredients together and whisk over a water bath until a thick foam develops. Afterwards, move the mixture to a mixer and continue to whisk until cooled. 

� Mix gelatine, ginger drink and kama with sabayon 2 leaves of gelatine150g ginger drink

60g sugar75g kama flour Allow the gelatine to soften in water. Heat the ginger drink and sugar toget-her until the sugar has dissolved. Allow it to cool to 90 C and add the softened gelatine. Stir until the gelatine has completely dissolved. Mix with the sabayon. Once incorporated, add 75g of kama flour.

� Prepare the ice cream Whisk 250g of 35% cream with 15-20g of vanilla sugar. Mix with cooled sabayon and kama mixture. Line a deep pan with plastic wrap and pour the ice cream over top. Cover the top

with more plastic wrap and leave over night in the freezer.

Serve the ice cream directly from

the freezer with fresh berry or straw-berry jam. Garnish with a lemon balm leaf.

TEXT: KRISTINA LUPP, PHOTOS: ANDREI CHERTKOV

If you don’t speak Estonian,

you’ll understand the name of this restaurant as soon as you walk in. Onions, and shapes that resemble onions are placed all over this two-room restaurant. The open kitchen design is a new idea for this chef-sommelier threesome. In Kohvik Moon, the other restaurant owned by this dynamic trio, the kitchen is located, as chef Roman says, “far away in the basement.”

The menu at Kolm Sibulat is short, but covers all of the bases.

Vegetarians will certainly be pleased with some great dishes, like roasted beetroot with pearl couscous, spicy hummus and yoghurt –a dish called Vegetari-an Love. The menu could be called bistro, but there are some distin-ct Asian influences to the dishes, like cream of coconut soup with red lentils and Oriental spices, shell-baked scallops with chilli and ginger aioli, or Igor’s favouri-te lamb stew served with vegetab-les, French beans and basmati rice. The stew comes garnished with heaps of fresh coriander.

The attraction of the place has to be the fresh house made

3 ONIONS

noodles. The duck confit, chicken broth, poached egg, pickled vege-tables and herb noodle bowl was a great balance of sweet and sour, and a filling dish on its own.

The new restaurant, Kolm Sibulat (Three Onions), named after the three owners is open for lunch and dinner, six days a week, and Sundays, 13.00-21.00. From the Old Town, it’s about a ten minute walk. ■

TEXT: KRISTINA LUPP

PHOTO: EESTI KULINAARIA INSTITUUT

In January, the head chef of

Egoist restaurant in Tallinn, along with her nine-man team set out to compete at one of the world’s best known cooking competitions, Bocuse d’Or. Pinnak came 14th out of 24 competitors, beating out Italy and Holland. France came in first, Denmark second, and Japan third.

Estonia has been competing in this competition since 2008. Heidy Pinnak last competed in 2009, where she came in 15th. This year the competition took place once again in Paul Bocuse’s hometown of Lyon from January 29-30. Pin-nak was the only female competi-tor of the 24 chefs from around the world. Pinnak gained her spot in the Bocuse d’Or final at the coo-king semi-finals in Brussels this past spring, once again winning against top culinary countries like Italy, Spain, and Luxembourg.

The inspiration for this year’s platter came from the beloved Danish food film “Babette’s Feast.”

Estonia’s platter was a large oval, designed in cooperation with artists from the Estonian Academy of Arts, Department of Jewellery and Blacksmiths. The platter holds various sized pots and pans, rep-resenting the numerous pots and pans Babette used to prepare her famous feast. Local Estonian ing-redients like Jõgeva yellow pota-toes, Vana Tallinn liqueur, quail’s eggs, native herbs, and rye bread were used. The meat was flavoured with juniper berries, and the fish was given a light smoky flavour from pine shoots.

“I want to the show the world that Estonia has great cooks and local ingredients to compete among the world’s top cuisines. I hope that this will encourage young Estonian cooks to reach higher, and recognise the value of local Estonian ingredients and traditions, as they create their own new dishes,” said Pinnak, who has spent a very intensive year pre-paring for the competition. The months spent preparing have cer-tainly paid off. ■

An Estonian in Lyon

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Location

i3 Viru llusalongSokos Hotel Viru 3rd floor (entrance through the hotel)Viru väljak 4 Tallinn Map Code B2www.viruilusalong.ee

Pamper your feet

Get your feet out of those boots, and revitalise them with a relaxing pedicure.

TEXT: KRISTINA LUPP, PHOTOS: ANDREI CHERTKOV

i3 Viru Ilusalong is a beauty salon located on the third floor of the Viru Hotel in Tallinn’s City Centre. The staff is professionally trained, and top quality service can always be expected.

I had been to the i3 Viru Ilusa-long last year for a pedicure with Marge. Marge is a nail technician/aesthetician who has been working at the salon ever since it opened 11 years ago. She greeted me once again as I sat down in her chair and said: “I remember you by your feet.” Feeling a little embarrassed, she reassured me that she remem-bers all of her clients this way. She gives excellent pedicures, listens to her clients, a sort of informal therapy, she calls it, and spends so much time on their feet that she sees more of their feet, rather than their faces. It certainly pays to become a regular customer here.

The pedicure starts like any other. First, your feet are left to soak in warm water. Once the skin is soft, then your feet are filed and scrubbed, and the nails are trim-

med. The best part is the massa-ge. Your feet are massaged with a foaming cream. There are different creams for different skin types, as all feet are unique. Afterwards, you can choose a nail polish colour if you like. I ask Marge what the most popular colours among her clients are and she told me classic red, and blue.

Don’t need a pedicure? The i3 Viru Ilusalong offers just about anything else you would need from a spa: hair salon services, waxing, manicures –both regular and gel, as well as many different kinds of massage. The sports massage is particularly therapeutic.

Guests of the Viru Hotel will receive a discount on all procedu-res. ■

Sit back and relax with a cup of tea while your feet are taken care of.

The orange vitamin bombSea buckthorn products line the shel-

ves, with everything from juices to mar-malades. The one thing they all have in

common is their health benefits.

TEXT MIKKO VIRTA, PHOTO ANDREI CHERTKOV

In Estonia, sea buckthorn grows

wild along the coastline, like in the seaside town of Pärnu. It is also grown extensively throug-hout Estonia. There are many dif-ferent types of sea buckthorn. The berry’s taste, colour, and size differ in each variety.

Sea buckthorn products can be found in grocery stores across Estonia, but the best selection will always be found in organic shops. You can find marmalades, juices, oils, and skin creams, as well as sea buckthorn flavoured honey and mustard.

A jar of sea buckthorn powder costs about 3.20 for 80 grams, or about 40 per kilo. In Finland, sea buckthorn powder can cost bet-ween 80-100 per kilo. The pow-der can be mixed into porridge, yogurt, or sour cream. Its flavour is milder than that of the berries, and the powder adds colour to the foods it is mixed with. A little bit goes a long way too –one teas-poon of sea buckthorn powder is plenty. The powder can be used as a vitamin C supplement, espe-cially for those people who can’t eat oranges.

Cold pressed sea buckthorn juice can be mixed with water. For example, a 350-millilitre bott-le of concentrate will make about 3.5 litres of juice. The juice has a fresh flavour, and is not as sour as the raw berries. A glass of sea buckthorn juice in the morning is a great way to start the day.

Sea buckthorn contains about 10-20 times more vitamin C than oranges. The berries contain vita-mins A and E, flavonoids, folic acid, and many other trace ele-ments and minerals. The list of the health benefits of sea buckthorn is long and impressive. It is believed to aid digestion, illness, fatigue, flu, and cholesterol. ■

Sea buckthorn powder can be added to porridge and yogurt. The juice is best

diluted with water.

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■ Museums

Estonian Museum of Applied Art and Design (Eesti Tarbekunsti- ja Disainimuuseum)Lai 17, Tallinn Old Town, 1G. www.etdm.ee. We-Su 11 - 18

Estonian History Museum Great Guild Hall (Eesti Ajaloomuuseum) Pikk 17, Tallinn Old Town, G1www.ajaloomuuseum.ee 01.09 - 30.04 Th-Tu 10–18

Estonian History Museum

Maarjamäe Palace Maarjamäe Castle, Pirita tee 56, Tallinn, A5

www.ajaloomuuseum.ee We-Su 10–17

Estonian Maritime Museum (Eesti Meremuuseum) Pikk 70, Tallinn Old Town, D3www.meremuuseum.ee. 01.10-30.04 Tu-Su 10–18

Estonian Museum of Natural History (Eesti Loodusmuuseum)Lai 29a, Tallinn Old Town, F2www.loodusmuuseum.ee. We-Su 10–17

Estonian Open Air Museum (Eesti Vabaõhumuuseum)Vabaõhumuuseumi tee 12, Tallinn. www.evm.ee23.04-28.09 Mo-Su 10-20, 29.09-22.04 Mo-Su 10-17

Estonian Theatre and Music Museum (Eesti Teatri- ja muusikamuuseum) Müürivahe 12, Tallinn Old Town, I2www.tmm.ee. We-Sa 10-18

Kiek in de Kök & Bastion PassagesKommandandi tee 2, Tallinn Old Town, J1www.linnamuuseum.ee/kok/1.03-31.10 Tu-Su 10.30-181.11-29.02 Tu-Su 10-17.30

Miia-Milla-Manda Museum (Muuseum Miia-Milla-Manda)L. Koidula 21C, Tallinn B4www.linnamuuseum.ee/miiamillamanda. Tu-Su 12-18

Dominican Monastery Museum (Dominikaanlaste Kloostri museum) Vene 16, Tallinn Old Town, G3www.kloostri.ee. 1.06-30.09 Mon-Sun 11-17 Winter by appointment only.

Museum of Estonian Architecture (Eesti Arhitektuurimuuseum.

Rotermanni soolaladu)Ahtri 2, Tallinn, A2. www.arhitektuurimuuseum.eeWe 12–18, Th 12-20, Fr-Su 11-18

Museum of Puppet Arts NUKU (Nukumuuseum NUKU)Lai 1, Tallinn Old Town, G1. www.nuku.ee. Tu-Su 10-19

Occupation Museum (Okupatsioonimuuseum)Toompea 8, Tallinn Old Town, B1www.okupatsioon.ee. Tu-Su 11 - 18

Photo Museum (Raevangla fotomuuseum)Raekoja 4, Tallinn Old Town, H2. (Located behind Tallinn’s Old Town Square)www.linnamuuseum.ee/fotomuuseum1.03-31.10 Th-Tu 10.30-18, 1.11-29.02 Th-Tu 10-17.30

Tallinn City Museum (Tallinna Linnamuuseum)Vene 17, Tallinn Old Town, G3www.linnamuuseum.ee We – Mo 10.30–17.30

Viru Hotel and KGB Museum (Hotell Viru ja KGB muuseum)Viru väljak 4, Tallinn B2http://www.sokoshotels.fi/en/hotels/tallinn/basic-informati-on/hotel-viru-and-kgb-museum/N.B. 01.11.12-31.03.2012 closed on MondaysPlease contact the hotel to make a booking. Tours available in English, Finnish, and Russian.

■ Art Museums & Galleries

Adamson-Eric Museum (Adamson-Ericu muuseum)Lühike jalg 3, Tallinn Old Town, I1www.adamson-eric.ee We-Su 11–18

MUSEUMS & GALLERIES

Kadrioru Art Museum (Kadrioru kunstimuuseum)Weizenbergi 37, Tallinn, A4. www.kadriorumuuseum.eeJan–Apr: We 10–20, Th–Su 10–17May–June : Th 10–17, We 10–20, Th–Su 10–17

Mikkeli Museum (Mikkeli muuseum)Weizenbergi 28, Tallinn, B4. www.mikkelimuuseum.eeJan–June: We 10–20, Th-Su 10–17July–Dec: Tu, Th-Su 10–17, We 10–20

Kumu Art Museum (Kumu kunstimuuseum)Weizenbergi 34/Valge 1, Tallinn, B5www.kumu.eeOct–Apr:  We 11–20, Th–Su 11–18May–Sept: Tu 11–18, We 11–20, Th–Su 11–18

Niguliste Museum (Niguliste muuseum)Niguliste 3, Tallinn Old Town, I1www.nigulistemuuseum.ee. We-Su 10–17 Ticket office closes 16.30

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■ Museums

Estonian Literary Museum (Eesti Kirjandusmuuseum)Vanemuise 42, Tartuwww.kirmus.ee. Mo-Th 9 - 17, Fr 9 - 16.30

Estonian National Museum (Eesti Rahva Muuseum)Kuperjanovi 9, Tartu. www.erm.ee. Tu-Su 11 - 18

Estonian Sports Museum (Eesti Spordimuuseum)Rüütli 15, Tartu. www.spordimuuseum.ee. We-Su 11 - 18

KGB Cells Museum (KGB Kongide Muuseum)Riia 15b, Tartu. http://linnamuuseum.tartu.ee. Tu-Sa 11- 16

Museum of the 19th Century Citizen of Tartu (19. Saj. Tartu Linnakodaniku Muuseum)Jaani 16, Tartu. http://linnamuuseum.tartu.ee. We-Su 10-15

Postal Museum (Postimuuseum)Rüütli 15, Tartuwww.erm.ee/en/visit/postal-museum. We-Su 11- 18

Tartu City Museum (Tartu Linnamuuseum)Narva 23, Tartu. Tu-Sa 11- 18. http://linnamuuseum.tartu.ee

Old Observatory (Tähetorn)Lossi 40, TartuTu-Su 10 - 18. http://www.ajaloomuuseum.ut.ee/tahetorn

Tartu Song Festival Museum (Tartu Laulupeomuuseum)Jaama 14, TartuTu-Sa 12 - 18. http://linnamuuseum.tartu.ee

Tartu Toy Museum (Tartu Mänguasjamuuseum)Lutsu 8, Tartu www.mm.ee. We – Su 11 – 18

City Hall Museum (Raemuuseum)Raekoda, Tartu (Town Hall Square)http://linnamuuseum.tartu.ee/?m=415.09-14.05 Mo 9-18, Tu-Fr 9-17, Sa-Su 10-1415.05 -14-09 Mo-Fr 9-18, Sa-Su 10-17

■ Art Museums & Galleries

Tartu Art Museum (Tartu Kunstimuuseum)Raekoja plats 18, Tartu, http://www.tartmus.eeWe-Sa 12:00 - 18:00, Su 11:00 - 18:00

Tartu Art House (Tartu Kunstimaja)Vanemuise 26, Tartu, www.kunstimaja.eeWe-Mo 12-18

95 years of Estonian history

This year many museums are devoting exhibits to the acronym EV95, the 95th anniversary of the

Republic of Estonia.

Here is a glimpse of some of Tallinn’s

museums and their activities connected to the last 95 years. This period can be divided into three distinctive eras, the first independence 1918-1940, the war years and the Soviet occupation 1940-1991 and the re-independence from 1991.

■ The Estonian History MuseumThe Estonian History Museum is the obvio-us place to get an overview of Estonian his-tory. The period from 1918 to present day is presented in the exhibition. A will to be free, at the Maarjamäe Castle. The wonderfully renovated Great Guild Hall in the old town of Tallinn displays earlier Estonian history.

Maarjamäe palace, Pirita tee 56, TallinnGreat Guild Hall, Pikk 17, Tallinn Old Town

■ Tallinn City MuseumOne of the floors has been dedicated to the Republic of Estonia, the occupations and the singing revolution that led to re-inde-pendence. There is also a section on the role of the Estonians who escaped communism and did their best to preserve Estonian cul-ture outside of Estonia.

Vene 17, Tallinn Old Town

■ Kiek in de Kök and the BastionsThe most impressive fortification tower in Tallinn, Kiek in de Kök is the entrance to the historical bastions. In Soviet times they were supposed to serve as bomb shel-ters and protect the communist elite in case of war.

Komandandi tee 2, Tallinn

■ Estonian War MuseumThe Estonian War museum is the place for all fans of war history. It not only tells the story about the War of Independance from 1918-1920 but also WWII and present day international Estonian peace keeping operations.

Mõisa tee 1, Viimsi

■ The Museum of OccupationsAt the Museum of Occupations visitors can follow the activities of the Forest Brother guerrilla units.

Toompea 8, Tallinn Old Town

■ The Museum of Estonian ArchitectureEstonian architecture is a reflection of social, economical and political develop-ments in society. Estonian architecture was at its best in the 1930s; during Soviet times communist ideology overshadowed its development.

Ahtri 2, Tallinn

■ KUMU Art MuseumVisitors are surprised when they discover how closely Estonian art was connected to European influences in the pre-war period and how abrupt the change was after the Soviet occupation. In the 1960s pop-culture entered and the Estonian art scene became one of the most avant-garde in the whole Soviet Union.

Weizenbergi 34, Tallinn

■ Maritime MuseumThe Estonian Maritime Museum, opened last year, is probably the most fascinating of its kind! It is located in the hangars of the Seaplane Harbour. The museum brings you to a spaced out utopian world. The submarine Lembit elegantly hanging above the visitors was built in the 1930s and is in harsh contrast to small rowing boats used in the great escape to the West during WWII.

Vesilennuki tänav 6, Tallinn

■ Jewish MuseumThe Estonian Jewish community has always been very small, nevertheless Jews played an important role during the first independen-ce. During Soviet times Jews found escape in Estonia, away from antisemitism in Russia.

Karu tänav 6, Tallinn

■ The Estonian Open Air MuseumAt he The Estonian Open Air Museum you can follow developments in rural Estonian during the 1930s, this included not only far-ming but also community life.

Vabaõhumuuseumi tee 12, Tallinn

* Please check museum opening hours, as most museums are closed on Mondays.

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Go dancing at:

PUDELThe draught-beer revolution is here. After the success of the

likes of Drink Baar and Porgu, a new bar is on the lips of those in the know and it's bound to be a big hit with good beer

fans all over town.

A short walk from the old town,

Pudel shows that your weekend in Tallinn shouldn't just be spent in within the Old Town city wall's confines. Located in what was formally an industrial building, Pudel concentrates solely on bringing us some of the finest drinks from around the world. With a beer list that puts most bars to shame, every customer should be able to find at least one beer that will appeal to their tas-

tes. Indeed, Punk IPA on tap is a welcome addition. Its minima-list décor of white walls and ben-ches may not make for the cosiest atmosphere but this hasn't put off Tallinn's great and good who can be seen there most nights of the week

Close to restaurants such as Boheem and F-Hoone, Pudel adds to the already trendy Kalamaja district. Situated close to the train station, this up and coming area

VABANKThis classy former bank proves the

excellent setting for a night in Tallinn.

How many clubs have you been

to that have previously been a bank? No, me neither. However, after a visit to Vabank, one may well see such a building as an excellent place for a night spot.

This is the place where you can expect to find Tallinn's beautiful people, either taking in some of the finest club music around or sipping a cocktail on one of the two beds to the side of the dance floor. Vabank is not somewhere for the down-at-heel sports-casu-al clubber; it's only for those who are willing to dress up smartly and enjoy some of the finer things in life and want a more upmarket establishment in which to spend their time.

What really sets Vabank apart from some of the other clubs in

town, however, is its VIP rooms situated in what was once the banks vault. Paying homage to the building's past but high-lighting its present, the opulent armchairs, accommodating sofas and atmospheric lighting present the perfect place to drink a glass of Moet while having fun with a new friend.

In general, clubs such as Vabank often get things wrong. Thankfully, Vabank manages to retain its class and provide an excellent place for an evening of glamour. ■

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offers an excellent opportuni-ty for those looking to escape the busy city centre and enjoy a more relaxed night-life option for their stay. ■

Location

VabankHarju 13, Tallinn

Location

PudelTelliskivi 60A, Tallinn A1

Go drinking at:

Every month, English ex-pat Mark Benn shares

his thoughts on where to spend your evening:

be it drinking, dancing, or going to a gig.

PHOTO: ALBERT KERSTNA

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Tallinn has a vibrant nightlife. The city has many kinds of clubs and pubs, fancy or casual. There is something for everyone. Be sure to check out individual club websites for upcoming gigs.

Tallinn Nightlife

Sports

ClayhillsPikk 13, Tallinn Old Town H1

Drink Baar Väike-Karja 8, Tallinn Old Town I2

Hell HuntPikk 39, Tallinn Old Town G2

Mad Murphy’sMündi 2, Tallinn Old Town H2

Nimeta BaarSuur-Karja 4, Tallinn Old Town I2

Live Music

Café AmigoViru väljak 4, Tallinn B2

Chicago 1933Aia 3, Tallinn Old Town H3

ClazzVana turg 2, Tallinn Old Town H2

Guitar HuntPärnu mnt 19, Tallinn

Rock CaféTartu mnt 80D, Tallinn

Von KrahlTown H1

Gay

G-punktPärnu mnt 23, Tallinn

X-baarTatari 1, Tallinn

Nightclubs

Arena 3Sadama 6, Tallinn A3

BonBonMere pst 6E, Tallinn A2

CatHouseViru väljak 4/6, Tallinn B2

Club BailaSauna 1, Tallinn Old Town I2

Club HollywoodVana-Posti 8, Tallinn Old Town I2

Club MüntMürivahe 22, Tallinn Old Town I2

Club PrivéHarju 6, Tallinn Old Town I1

Club StudioSauna 1, Tallinn Old Town I2

PanoraamAhtri 10, Tallinn A2

ParlamentAhtri 10, Tallinn A2

ParteiRävala pst 8, Tallinn B2

PlubValli 1, Tallinn Old Town I3

TapperPärnu mnt 158G, Tallinn

TeaterVabaduse väljak 5, Tallinn Old Town J1

VabankHarju 13, Tallinn Old Town J1

VenusVana-Viru 14, Tallinn Old Town H3

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Baltic Guide recommends:

nightlife

Listen to:Zetod

March sees two of the UK's pre-

mier live acts taking to the stage on successive nights at Rock Cafe with Funeral for a Friend on the 23rd March and Example perfor-ming on the 24th.

After 12 years, 6 albums and numerous line-up changes, Fune-ral for a Friend continue to tour hard and are supporting their latest album, Conduit, which was released in January. The album sees the band returning to the post-hardcore routes that made their early work so inspirational and proves that they still have so much to come.

Currently promoting his new single, 'Perfect Replacement,' UK rapper Example will take to the stage at Rock Cafe on 24th March with support from well-respected Helsinki DJ's 'Heavy Weight.

Nominated for a Brit award for best single in 2012, Example has managed to garner influen-tial fans throughout his career and can list artists such as Pro-

fessor Green, Faithless, Ed Shee-ran, Calvin Harris and Lily Allen as collaborators.

Last year's The Evolution of Man was a bouncy 14 song apo-

logy for misdemeanour’s past that saw him move away from his dubstep roots and make a pop/dance classic for the modern age.

Tickets for Funeral for a friend are available at Ticketpro offices

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Folk-rock? Folk-punk? Punk-folk? - who cares when it's this exciting

One of the highlights of last

year's Tallinn Music Week was Zetod's excellent performance at No99. The venue was filled to capacity and saw the band provi-de a rousing and energetic per-formance that kept the audience hoo-ked form start to finish, confirming their reputation as one of the finest 'folk' bands in Estonia today.

Zetod are one of the most inspi-ring bands you can see in Esto-nia and should not be missed when they take the stage again at this year's Tal-linn Music Week. Their electrifying mixture of pop, rock, punk and traditional Seto culture has enabled them to create a musical mix that is dynamic and exciting, yet their modern twist proves them to also be accessible

for even the least folk inspired of music lovers. Indeed, the five-piece are often followed by crowds filled with traditional folk fans, screaming 14 year-olds and soon to be converted onlookers.

With three studio albums already in the bag, The five lads from Setomaa are surely going to go from strength to strength in the future. Well worth checking out. ■

Funeral for a friend/ExampleGig guide:

throughout the city, while those for Exhibit can be bought from Piletilevi and Statoil petrol sta-tions. ■

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Open Wednesday-Monday 11-23, Tuesday 18-23

PARKING:The TV Tower

parking lot has 5 places for tourist

buses and 60 places for cars.

The TV Tower is located 10 min. from

the city centre and 4 min. from the Pirita

Marina.Kloostrimetsa tee

58A, Tallinn

HOW TO GET HERE:You can take buses

34A, 38, and 49 (stop "Teletorn"), or the City Tour bus. Our premises

are handicap accessible.

www.troika.ee

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The first place to come when You arrive and the last place to visit before leaving!

Massor av härliga smakupplevelser!

Taste one of our delicious dishes!Öppet/Open: varje dag/every day 8-19.

Köket öppet från kl/The kitchen open from 8.

Levande musik varje dag/Live music every day 12-15

Sadamarket Shopping Centrum1a vån/1st floor, 100m från A och B-terminalerna/100m from A and B terminals.

Sadama 6/8, Tallinn, tel. +372 661 4605, info@seitsemerd.ee,www.seitsemerd.ee

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Must-see sights of Tallinn

IN THE OLD TOWN:

■ The watchtowers of Suur-Kloostri and Väike-Kloostri allow access to Nunna Tower and from there, access to Sauna Tower and Kuldjala Tower.

■ Town Hall Square (Raekoda). Northern Europe’s best-preserved medieval town hall square was built at the beginning of the 1400s.

■ Built in 1246, St. Catherine’s Monastery (Püha Katariina klooster) is the oldest building in Tallinn.

■ Mustapeade House. Built in 1399 for the Brotherhood of Blackheads and is Tallinn’s only renaissance build-ing.

■ The Town Hall Pharmacy (Raeapteek) is one of Europe’s oldest pharmacies, which still operates in its original location in the Town Hall Square.

The name Tallinn originates from the Danish occupation (1219–).

1285 Tallinn joins the Hanseatic League.

1346 The Danish sell Tallinn to the German Order. Toompea was divided amongst princes and bourgeoisie in the upper-town and craftsmen in the lower-town.

1561 Tallinn goes to the Swedish.

1721 The Russians conquer Estonia and Tallinn.

1918 Estonia declares independence and Tallinn becomes its capital.

1939–44 Russians and Germans occupy Tallinn.

1944 The Soviet Army bombs Tallinn in March and causes extensive damage. 1400 people are killed.

1944–1991 Tallinn becomes a Soviet capital

and hosts the sailing competitions of the 1980 Moscow Olympics.

1991 Tallinn becomes the Estonian capital. In 1997, it is declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

2011 Tallinn is the European Capital of Culture along with Turu. Its population is estimated at 411,000: 53% Estonians, 38% Russians, 9% Other.

A quick history of the city of Tallinn

sightseeing in Tallinn

OUTSIDE OF THE OLD TOWN:

■ Freedom Square (Vabaduse väl-jak). This square holds great symbolic importance and is located just south of the Old Town. The pillar located at the edge of the square, consists of a large pedestal with the Cross of Liberty (Vabadusrist) placed on top. This monument reads: “Estonian War of Independence 1918–1920”. On its other side in a the Freedom Bell (Vabaduse kell).

■ Kadriorg Park. This area houses the Presidential Palace and the pal-ace of Peter the Great, where today the KUMU Art Museum stands. There are plenty of other things to see as well, in this beautiful and prestigious park. From the Kadriorg Palace head straight along the park trail to the Rusalka monument, located at the shore of the Gulf of Finland.

■ The Tallinn Song Festival Grounds (Tallinna lauluväljak). Built in 1960, this amphitheatre can hold more than 30 000 singers. These grounds played an important part of the process that led to the restoration of Estonian independence, the initial phase in the Singing Revolution.

■ The Ruins of St. Bridget’s Convent (Pirita Klooster). Located near Pirita Beach, this monastery was built in 1407 during the Swedish occupation. The convent was destroyed by Ivan the Terrible’s troops in 1577.

■ The Tallinn Botanical Gardens. 4,500 varieties of plants and 123 hec-tares of greenhouses, and parks, the Botanical Gardens are an oasis in the summer and winter.

■ Tallinn Zoo. Approximately 90 hectares, this zoo houses many rare

species as well as many large mam-mals, including elephants, polar bears, chimpanzees and rhinoceros. Located opposite the Rocca al Mare Shopping Centre.

■ Kalamaja District (Fish House) is the area to visit if you want to get a taste for old Tallinn. The wooden houses are typical of those built in the 1920s and 30s, during the first period of Estonian independence. In recent years, this area has become

quite bohemian, with many artists, and young entrepreneurs taking up residence here.

■ Patarei Prison gives an eerie glimpse into gloomy Soviet era pris-on life. For a small entrance fee you can take a self-guided tour through the dark halls of this old sea fortress that has served as barracks, and then as a prison during Soviet times.

Tallinn’s Old Town was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997.

Town Hall Square

Town Hall Pharmacy

The snow-covered Song Festival Grounds

Toompea Castle

Patarei Prison

The old town of Tallinn is divided into a lower and upper part. The lower town was inhabited by hanse-atic traders and the upper town, or Toompea was inhabited by nobility.

The lower part of Tallinn’s Old Town can be seen from viewing plat-forms at Toompea. The best view of Toompea is from the tower of St. Olaf’s Church.

■ 1 Kohtu PlatformThe Kohtu street platform offers the best view of the Old Town and is a must-see. After a visit to the platform, the likelihood of getting lost in the labyrinth-like streets of the lower town is smaller. The impressive tower of the Niguliste Church seems at arms length. The gracious spire of the medieval City Hall has an Oriental touch and resembles that of the Pühavaimu Church (Church of Holy Spirit). The red tiled roofs with white edges are characteristic of Tallinn.

■ 2 Patkul PlatformThe Patkul platform shows both a view of St Olaf’s Church, and part of the city wall. The church used to be even taller in medieval times and was actually the tallest building in the world in its time. Nowhere else can you see the city wall from a better angel. The harbour and the sea are lying just in front. The Patkul stairs take you more or less to the city cen-tre, and to the Tallinn railway station. Take a look to the left, and parallel with the platform you will see the pillars of Stenbock Palace, the seat of the Estonian government. Tallinn

Tallinn with a view■ 3 Kiriku PlatformThe platform at the end of Kiriku Street faces west and offers a view of splendid and romantic sunsets. The area is more genuine, calm, and bohemian than around other plat-forms.

■ 4 Best of both worldsClimb the stairs of the St Olaf Church and you will discover not only the lower town beneath but also the magnificent palaces facing the slopes of the Toompea Hill, and the upper town.

■ 5 Toompea Castle and Pikk Hermann Tower.The Toompea Tower (15th cen-tury) and the blue, black, and white Estonian flag signify independence and freedom for Estonians. The 46-meter tower is best seen if you walk downhill from Lossi plats square along Falgi Street. Now, turn around, look up and the impressive wall of the medieval fortification with the Pikk Hermann (Tall Hermann) will greet you!

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■ Useful Phrases

please ...........................................palunthank you ...................................aitäh, tänanexcuse me ..................................vabandagehello..............................................tere, tervistgood morning ..........................tere hommikustgood day.....................................tere päevastgood evening............................tere õhtustgood night .................................head öödgoodbye .....................................nägemist, head aegaall the best..................................kõike head, kõike paremathave a good trip .......................head reisibon appetite ............................. jätku leiba, head isu cheers, to your health ............terviseks

How much does this cost? ............. kui palju see maksab?Do you have…? .................................. kas teil on? on teil?where is… ............................................ kus on…What is this?......................................... mis see on?What does this mean? ..................... mida see tähendab?How are you? (formal)...................... kuidas elate?How are you? (informal) .................. kuidas läheb?not bad .................................................. pole viga!nice to see you/to meet you .......... rõõm teid näha, meeldiv kohtudait was nice meeting you .................. oli meeldiv tutvudaWhat time is it? ................................... palju kell on?I do not speak Estonian, Russian .. mina ei oska eesti (vene) keeltDo you speak English? ..................... kas te räägite inglise keelt?/Swedish/Finnish/German? ........... /rootsi/soome/saksa keelt?

1 January –New Year’s Day

24 February –Independence Day

Easter Good Friday1 May – Spring Holiday;

Pentecost;

23 June – Victory Day;

24 June – Midsummer’s Day;

20 August – Re-independence Day;

24 December – Christmas Eve;

25 December – Christmas Day;

26 December –

Boxing Day

The work day preceding

New Year’s Day,

Independence Day, Victory

Day, and Christmas Day is

reduced by three hours.

2012/2013 School HolidaysChristmas break 22 December, 2012 -

6 January, 2013

Spring break 16-24 March, 2013Summer break 5 June - 31 August, 2013

Holidays

How to make a phone call in Estonia, from Estonia, to Estonia

■ Using a mobile phone from Estonia to make a call to

another country:

+ (country code)(phone number)

■ When calling Estonia, enter country code +372, and then

the phone number. For example +372 2 222 222.

■ When calling from within Estonia, the country code may

be omitted. For example, 777 7777.

WIFI Networks

There are over 1000 wireless hotspots listed at www.wifi.ee.

Estonia is known for its extensive network of free internet

hotspots. For example, in Tallinn there are 185 and most of

them are marked in green, meaning they can be used free of

charge. The Viru Shopping Centre, as well as many hotels and

bars also offer free connections. In some places, a password

may be required to access the free network.

If you are in need of a constant internet connection, it

may be best to purchase a pre-paid plan from a mobile ser-

vice provider.

Event Tickets

Tickets for events and concerts in Estonia are sold at Piletilevi,

Piletimaailm, and Ticketpro.

Piletilevi (www.piletilevi.ee)

On-line purchases require login. Sales outlets can be found

in shopping centres, and at Statoil petrol stations.

Piletimaailm (www.piletimaailm.com) The website is avail-

able in Estonian only and sells theatre tickets. Sales outlets

can be found in theatres and supermarkets.

Ticketpro (www.ticketpro.ee) Sales outlets can be found

in post officesand at the Solaris Shopping Centre.

Accepted in nearly 100 loca-

tions, the Tallinn Card gives you

free entrance and discounts.

Tallinn Card is available at: Tallinn Tourist Information Kiosks,

Kullassepa 4/Niguliste 2, from

A and D terminals at the Port of

Tallinn, as well as in many Tallinn

hotels. www.tallinncard.ee.

TOURIST INFORMATION

Tallinn: Niguliste 2/Kullassepa 4, Tallinn

Tartu: Raekoda plats 1A, Tartu

Pärnu: Uus 4, Pärnu

Narva: Peetri plats 3, Narva

Rakvere: Laada 14, Rakvere

Järvamaa: Keskväljak 8, Paide

Räpina: Kooli 1, Räpina

Jõgeva: Suur 3, Jõgeva

Saaremaa: Tallinna 2, Kuressaare

Hiiumaa: Hiiu 1, Kärdla

Haapsalu: Karja 15, Haapsalu

Jõhvi: Rakvere 13A, Jõhvi

Otepää: Tartu mnt 1, Otepää

Valga: Kesk 11, Valga

Viljandi: Vabaduse plats 6, Viljandi

Võru: Jüri 12, Võru

Rapla: Viljandi mnt 4, Rapla

Picture: Kaarel Mikkin

AUSTRIA

Vambola 6, 10114 Tallinn

+372 627 8740

BELGIUM

Rataskaevu 2-9, 10123

Tallinn, +372 627 4100

BULGARIA

A. Lauteri 5E, 10114 Tallinn

+372 648 0388

CANADA

Toom-Kooli 13, 10130

Tallinn, +372 627 3311

CZECH REPUBLIC

Lahe 4, 10150 Tallinn

+372 627 4400

DENMARK

Wismari 5, 10136 Tallinn

+372 630 6400

FINLAND

Kohtu 4, 10130

Tallinn, +372 610 3200

FRANCE

Toom-Kuninga 20, 10122

Tallinn, +372 616 1600

GEORGIA

Viru väljak 2, 10111 Tallinn

+372 698 8590

GERMANY

Toom-Kuninga 11, 15048

Tallinn, +372 627 5303

GREECE

Pärnu mnt 12, 10148

Tallinn, +372 640 3560

HUNGARY

Narva mnt 122, 13628

Tallinn, +372 605 1880

ICELAND

Tõnismägi 3A, 10119

Tallinn, +372 640 8711

IRELAND

Vene 2/4, 10140 Tallinn

+372 681 1888

ITALY

Vene 2/4, 10140 Tallinn

+372 627 6160

LATVIA

Tõnismägi 10, 10119

Tallinn, +372 627 7850

LITHUANIA

Uus 15, 10111 Tallinn

+372 631 4030

NETHERLAND

Rahukohtu 4, 10130 Tallinn

Tel. +372 680 5500

NORWAY

Harju 6, 10130 Tallinn

+372 627 1000

POLAND

Suur-Karja 1, 10146 Tallinn

+372 627 8206

PORTUGAL

Kohtu 10, 10130 Tallinn

+372 611 7468

RUSSIA

Pikk 19, 10123 Tallinn

+372 646 4175

SWEDEN

Pikk 28, 10133 Tallinn

+372 640 5600

TURKEY

Narva mnt. 30, 10152

Tallinn, +372 627 2880

UKRAINE

Lahe 6, 10150 Tallinn

+372 601 5815

UNITED KINGDOM

Wismari 6, 10136 Tallinn

+372 667 4700

UNITED STATES

OF AMERICA

Kentmanni 20, 10116 Tallinn

+372 668 8100

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useful information

■ Medical Centres and Pharmacies24H Pharmacy Tõnismägi 5, TallinnTel. +372 644 2282

Mustamäe Medical CentreEhitajate tee 27, TallinnTel.+372 659 8318

Keskhaigla Medical CentreRavi 18, TallinnTel. 1900, +372 622 7070

■ Post OfficeTallinn Post OfficeNarva mnt 1, TallinnOpen M–F 8–20, Sa 9–17Tel. +372 617 7037

■ Tallinn Shopping

Centres Hours of Operation

Rocca al Mare, Paldiski mnt 102.

Kristiine Keskus, Endla 45.

Ülemiste, Suur-Sõjamäe 4.

Sikupilli Keskus, Tartu mnt 87.

Järve Keskus, Pärnu mnt 238.

Mustikas keskus, A. H.Tammsaare tee 116.

Solaris, Estonia pst 9.

Viru Keskus, Viru Väljak 4.

Foorum, Narva mnt 5.

Tallinna Kaubamaja, Gonsiori 2.

Stockmann, Liivalaia 53.

Lootsi Keskus, Lootsi 8.

Kochi Aidad, Lootsi 10.

SadaMarket, Kai 5.

Merekeskus, Mere pst 10.

Norde Centrum, Lootsi 7.

■ Currency ExchangeDebit and credit cards are wide-ly accepted throughout Estonia, especially VISA and Mastercard. American Express is not as widely accepted.

Currency can be exchanged in banks throughout the country. Major Estonian banks include: LHV, Swedbank, SEB, and Nordea. There is a wide network of ATMs in major cities and smaller towns. Currency can also be exchanged at Eurex, and Tavid.

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