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Tallinn's Old Town is picturesquely laid out on and around the Toompea or "Cathedral Hill."
As a result, it's cobblestone streets and alleyways wind dramatically back and forth and up and down
providing ever-changing views of it's architecture and culture.
The modern city spreads out on the surrounding flat land.
"Toompea (GermanDomberg, or "Cathedral Hill") is a limestone hill in the central part of the city of Tallinn, the capital of Estonia.
It is about 20-30 meters higher than the city around it and covers an area of about 400 by 250 meters.
In folklore the hill is known as the tumulus mound over the grave of Kalev, erected in his memory by his grieving wife.
It is now the center of the Government of Estonia and the Riigikogu (parliament).." - wikipedia
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The Old Town skyline is dominated by church spires, Tallin, Estonia, 2009.
View toward the harbor from an lookout in Old Town, Tallinn, Estonia, 2009.
Map of Tallinn, Estonia, 2009.
The meandering streets of Old Town with the new high rises in the background, Tallinn, Estonia, 2009.
Architectural detail, Old Town, Tallinn, Estonia, 2009.
One of the many traditional signs, Tallinn, Estonia, 2009.
A couple of the unusual wall plaques, Tallinn, Estonia, 2009.
Lynn fell in love with one of the locals, Tallinn, Estonia, 2009.
Near the harbor are a couple of examples of modern architecture, Tallinn, Estonia, 2009.
This is the ultra modern Tallink Spa & Conference Hotel.
Next to the hotel is this modern structure, Tallinn, Estonia, 2009.
The Emerald Princess sets at anchor at Tallinn's cruise ship dock, Tallinn, Estonia, 2009.
Overlooking the town, Tallinn, Estonia, 2009.
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