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Lower Court of Tallinn Town Hall
Justice was administered at Tallinn Town Hall, where decisions could change an accused person’s life irrevocably.
The Town Hall was more than a ceremonial emblem of authority. In the town’s legal proceedings, people were questioned, testimony assessed and decisions made. For some of those convicted, the path to public punishment began here. Standing on Town Hall Square, consider those whose voice or means of defence carried less weight than the authorities’. In a building representing civic order, individual fates were decided.
Practical information
Address: Raekoja plats 1
View the Town Hall at Raekoja plats 1. Interior access varies; museum material can provide details of its legal history.