Tallinn: Northern Europe’s Oldest Capital
During my sail from Helsinki to Stockholm, I was introduced to Europe’s Silicone Valley of the 12th century. A quick port stop in Tallinn, Northern Europe’s oldest capital city, allows you to explore a 5000-year-old colony. This Estonian cultural, political, financial, and educational centre is now the country’s largest metropolis. A city with multiple UNESCO world-historic monuments, as well as an entirely new world of digital and cultural modernism.
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Traditional City with a Modern Twist
Tallinn is a beautifully preserved town with cobblestone streets and traditional homes. Assuring that the ancient wildness reinvigorates old-world appeal for you with each step. Visit the 13th-century wall, Gothic Town Hall, and Main Square to clinch the deal. Take a peek at the quality of modern techniques infused into the town’s infrastructure while you’re on your way. For those who are unaware, Estonia was the first country to be designated as an E-country, long before other countries adopted the concept.
Estonia has had electronic voting for nearly 15 years, making it one of the most technologically sophisticated countries in the European Union. Tallinn, Estonia’s digital capital, has the largest number of startups in Europe. Almost every second person is self-sufficient. This city of entrepreneurs is the primary basis for business magnets such as Skype, Tallink Group, Ericsson, Olympic Entertainment, ABB, Saint-Gobain Glass, and Norma AS. It is also rated as one of the top 10 digital cities in the world.
It was incredible to see how well mediaeval assets and customs blended with digital technology. Tallinn’s gastronomic culture, in addition to its sights, is well worth exploring. Sea oysters, caviar, mussels, and other regional specialities will provide you with a real taste of Estonia. With its seaside cuisine smorgasbord, this gastronomy sanctuary will astound you!
Also, don’t miss a stroll through the market street, where you’ll find great products that reflect Estonian culture. The majority of stores are open 24 hours a day and accept major credit cards. A traditional Estonian knitted article of apparel with enticing patterns ranging from reindeer themes to floral prints is a must-have. For thousands of years, these patterns have been used by Estonians. Kalev chocolates, Chado tea, and Vana Tallinn liqueur are popular in the food and beverage industry. Other worthwhile souvenirs include juniper products and famed Estonian glassware.
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