Now let's make a thread of Tin_Can's hometown .
History
Tallinn is largest city and also capital of Estonia. City's current population is 405,867,if metro area included - roughly about 500000. Tallinn doesn't have exact founding date,earliest settlement here dates back to 5000BC. Tallinn (or Reval,as it was called back then) gained it's town rights under Lübeck law in 1248. During middle ages,Tallinn became important trading port and member of Hanseatic League. Unesco World Site - Tallinn's Old town dates back same era. By early 1500s most of the Old Town's distinctive defensive walls and towers were finished. During 1800 - 1900s Tallinn became Russian Empire's important military port and industrial city. During World War II,in 1944 Tallinn was extensively bombed by Soviet airforces (757 people were killed,roughly 20000 lost their homes).
City's coat of arms and flag
Few interesting facts
Tallinn has also been known as Lindanise and Reval.
Tallinn and Dannebrog (Danish national flag) have rather close ties -According to the myth,during battle of Lindanise (Estonians vs. Danes,in 15th june 1219),red flag with white cross fell from the skies. Danes,who were losing the battle,regained courage from it and won the battle. Flag later became Danish national colours. According to historians, Danes received reinforcements,which helped them to turn the tide of battle.
Helsinki was founded in 1500s,to compete with Tallinn (Helsinki is younger brother of Tallinn ).
Between 1549 and 1625,Tallinn had world highest building - Oleviste /St.Olaf's Church (159m) In 1625,it was struck by lightning and the spire was burned down. Church spire has been rebuilt several times ever since,current height is 123m.
Tallinn's population was originally composed of German majority/Estonian minority. In late 1800s,Estonians became ethnic majority.
1980s Summer Olympics sailing competitions took place in Tallinn.
Map
Photos
I'll update this thread every now and then,so be patient. I'll also try to give some facts or history along with my photos.
History
Tallinn is largest city and also capital of Estonia. City's current population is 405,867,if metro area included - roughly about 500000. Tallinn doesn't have exact founding date,earliest settlement here dates back to 5000BC. Tallinn (or Reval,as it was called back then) gained it's town rights under Lübeck law in 1248. During middle ages,Tallinn became important trading port and member of Hanseatic League. Unesco World Site - Tallinn's Old town dates back same era. By early 1500s most of the Old Town's distinctive defensive walls and towers were finished. During 1800 - 1900s Tallinn became Russian Empire's important military port and industrial city. During World War II,in 1944 Tallinn was extensively bombed by Soviet airforces (757 people were killed,roughly 20000 lost their homes).
City's coat of arms and flag
Few interesting facts
Tallinn has also been known as Lindanise and Reval.
Tallinn and Dannebrog (Danish national flag) have rather close ties -According to the myth,during battle of Lindanise (Estonians vs. Danes,in 15th june 1219),red flag with white cross fell from the skies. Danes,who were losing the battle,regained courage from it and won the battle. Flag later became Danish national colours. According to historians, Danes received reinforcements,which helped them to turn the tide of battle.
Helsinki was founded in 1500s,to compete with Tallinn (Helsinki is younger brother of Tallinn ).
Between 1549 and 1625,Tallinn had world highest building - Oleviste /St.Olaf's Church (159m) In 1625,it was struck by lightning and the spire was burned down. Church spire has been rebuilt several times ever since,current height is 123m.
Tallinn's population was originally composed of German majority/Estonian minority. In late 1800s,Estonians became ethnic majority.
1980s Summer Olympics sailing competitions took place in Tallinn.
Map
Photos
I'll update this thread every now and then,so be patient. I'll also try to give some facts or history along with my photos.