Squares and markets
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Town Hall Square
Town Hall Square was the centre of Tallinn’s trade, civic power and public life for centuries.
Town Hall Square was far more than a medieval marketplace. Municipal orders were announced here, deals were made, celebrations were held and public punishments were carried out before the townspeople. The surrounding buildings recall a society in which status, reputation and one’s place in the community were visible to everyone. Beneath today’s cafés and events survives the layered history of Tallinn’s most important public space.
Practical information
Address: Raekoja plats
Stand in the middle of the square and take in the Town Hall, the Town Hall Pharmacy and the historic façades together. Early morning offers the clearest view.