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Tallinn City Breaks

Tallinn City Breaks

Try a Tallinn city break and explore the ancient coastal capital of Estonia. Tallinn is one of the most complete medieval cities in Europe, preserved exquisitely and home to a romantic historical atmosphere; the city was mostly undiscovered by tourism until very recently and contains twelfth and thirteenth century barns, churches, houses, long winding streets and cobble courtyards, which exude an essence of mystery from their ancient stone. Tallinn offers an enchanting journey through both European and Soviet history, which blend to create its magical atmosphere. Tallinn holidays will certainly be one of your best city break experiences in Estonia.

In the newer parts of Tallinn, visitors can explore to innovative Science and Technology Centre on a Tallinn city break and the excellent showcase of arts and exhibits. Nightlife in Tallinn is also a modern and lively adventure, with a range of bars, nightclubs and pool halls. Restaurants in Tallinn range from offering gourmet French cuisine and traditional Estonian to delicious takeaway pizzas and Chinese takeaways.

 

 


Essential Information on Estonia

Money

The Estonian currency is the Kroon (EEK) and is broken down into 100 senti; the Kroon is tied to the Euro. Foreign currency can be easily exchanged at hotels, banks and exchange bureaux in the larger towns, at the airport and main railway station. Major credit cards are generally accepted in the larger hotels, main restaurants and shops, but it is wise to check first. Preferred travellers cheques in Estonia are Amex, Thomas Cook and Eurocheque. Banking hours are weekdays 9am to 4pm. Exchange bureaux are open till 6pm on weekdays and from 9am to 3pm on Saturdays. Some open on Sundays. ATMs are available in most towns.

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Passports / Visas

All visitors are requested to have proof of health insurance. Visitors who require a visa should have a passport that is valid for three months after the period of intended stay, while passports of those not requiring a visa need only be valid for the period of intended stay, other than EEA members. The borderless region known as the Schengen area includes the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden. All these countries issue a standard Schengen visa that has a multiple entry option that allows the holder to travel freely within the borders of all.

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Communications

The international dialling code for Estonia is +372 and the outgoing code is 00 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0044 for the United Kingdom). The country has area codes, except for the capital, Tallinn. Pay phones using cards are widely available. Cards can be purchased from hotel reception desks, tourist information offices, post offices, newsstands and some shops. There is a GSM mobile network available. There are several Internet cafes in Tallinn.

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