Rick Steves' Europe: Tallinn, Estonia
Dominated by the Soviets for 50 years, the Estonian capital boasts medieval architecture and signature chic that attracts travelers drawn by Old World character
- By Rick Steves
- Smithsonian.com, May 01, 2010
(MARKA / Alamy)
Estonian independence has also ushered in a new emphasis on the country's rich heritage, reflected in the city's medieval walls. Today, vestiges of the Communist era evoke what is viewed as a rapidly receding past.
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