If you like beach rest and already visited Tallinn in summer in the past, you probably know Pirita district and the large beach open in its territory. However, it’s no less interesting to visit this part of the city in winter. There is a large pier near Pirita klooster . It goes deep into the sea for more than 200 meters, and not everyone can reach the end of the pier in winter. If you are not scared of ice cold wind, enjoy extreme pastime, and are always ready to visit unusual places, such a walk is exactly what you need. When you’re done walking and exploring the pier, don’t hurry to leave this beautiful place. The ruined building of the ancient monastery is also very interesting to explore. Moreover, there are almost no tourists there in winter. As the ticket office does not work in winter, the entrance to the monastery is free, and you can enjoy exploring the historic landmark as long as you want.
If walking in mysterious caves sounds like an amazing pastime for you, make sure you make an excursion to Kiek in de Kök bastions. First bastions appeared yet in the 18th century in Kiek in de Kök. It took more than a century to construct them, so soon the bastions turned into a complex labyrinth of passages. It’s allowed to visit Kiek in de Kök only together with a guide. The mysterious bastions still have many interesting military artifacts.
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