Day 1: Culture. Shock!

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Estonias flagPublished: June 29th 2012Europe » Estonia » Tallinn
June 29th 2012

Wasn't expecting to come on this trip! Within a few hours of receiving a phone call, I'd packed and arrived at Manchester Airport in preparation for the flight to London and on to Riga and Tallinn.

Today was just a day to look around ... the pictures tell the story!

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My Hotel - TallinnMy Hotel - Tallinn
My Hotel - Tallinn

Very utilitarian yet surprisingly Zen! Despite looking as though Alexandr Orlov is in residence, I do have my own jacuzzi!
Independence MonumentIndependence Monument
Independence Monument

Situated in Freedom Square, one of the towers of the City Wall can be seen in the background.
MuurivaheMuurivahe
Muurivahe

The city walls are visible above the street
St. Olav's ChurchSt. Olav's Church
St. Olav's Church

At the time it was built, this was the tallest building ... in the world






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