Since Estonia is in the so-called Schengen area for a trip to this country must have a visa issued by the Estonian embassy or multivisa issued by any Schengen country. Otherwise, you will not let its territory.
The historic center of Tallinn, also known as Old Town, although relatively small in size, makes a strong impression. As already mentioned, it is very well preserved and included in the list of UNESCO as a historical and architectural monument, subject to special protection. Since the Middle Ages survived 18 turrets of 27, and almost 3 kilometers ramparts of the original 3, 5, encircling the old town. Tallinn in this respect compares favorably with many European cities, the fortifications were destroyed to make way for development.
Toompeaa hill adjacent to the Old Town, visitors can explore the medieval castle and cathedral Orthodox Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, built in the early twentieth century. Inside the Old Town their attention primarily attract Town Square with a majestic town hall and standing next to a pharmacy, built in 1422, the year. And, of course, will make a lasting impression streets of the old town, some of which have largely retained their original appearance.
In other areas of Tallinn tourists should pay attention to the ruins of Pirita Convent. This monastery was destroyed by the troops of Ivan the Terrible in 1577, the year during the Livonian War. It is also desirable to visit the palace acquired by Peter the Great for his wife Catherine I. Now it is a museum exhibition.
Well, if you have the time and opportunity, you can go to the largest island of Saaremaa, to the north-west of Tallinn. Its main attraction - Kaali meteorite crater with a diameter of 110 meters. It was formed about 4 thousand years ago as a result of the fall of fairly large iron meteorite.