At the end of the street is located Suur Rannavärav ja Paks Margareeta, one of the most important symbols of the city. This is part of Tallinna linnamüür, that is, the Town Wall. The building was constructed in the 16th century, and from 1830 the tower was used as a prison. 100 years later it was converted into the History Museum, and today you can learn about the Estonian fishing industry here (the Maritime Museum is sited here). The open-air museum is located in the inner courtyard of the building, and there is an observation deck on the top floor, from which opens up panoramic views of the Port of Tallinn.
It is nice to take a walk along Pikk Jalg. Here you will find the atmosphere of solitude and tranquility that sometimes cannot be felt in parks, which, as usual, are meant just for this. For those who wish to get acquainted with a different side of the city’s history, it is worth visiting the KGB Vangikongid. This building preserves the secrets of the Soviet era – those dissenting from the Stalin regime were once detained here. Despite the fact that it is a rather small museum, it is definitely worth visiting – after all, this is what the real touch of history is. Another interesting museum is called Tallinn Legends, where you can get acquainted with the mystical side of the city. The museum can be found near the Town Hall.
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