Toompea
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Toompea is a hill in the central part of Tallinn, the capital city of Estonia. The hill has an area of 7 hectares and is about 20–30 metres higher than the surrounding areas. Toompea is part of the me
View of the Toompea hill, 2013.
Toompea (Domberg) derives its name from the 13th century Cathedral church (Estonian: Toomkirik, German: Domkirche)
Toompea Castle
The Long Leg, the main way connecting Toompea with the Lower Town
Duchy of Estonia (1219–1346)
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The Duchy of Estonia, also known as Danish Estonia, was a direct dominion of the King of Denmark from 1219 until 1346, when it was sold to the Teutonic Order and became part of the Ordensstaat.
St. Olaf's Church, Tallinn was a centre for the medieval Scandinavian community in Estonia.
The Dannebrog falling from the sky during the Battle of Lindanise
The Walls of Tallinn were started by Queen Margrethe