Tallinn Old Town
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Tallinn Old Town (Estonian: Tallinna vanalinn) is the oldest part of Tallinn, Estonia.
Since 1997, the area has been registered in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Its area is 113 ha and there is a buffer zone of 2,253 ha.[1]
The majority of the old town's structures were built during the 13th–16th centuries.[2]
The old town is bordered by the Walls of Tallinn.
During World War II, notable destructions took place in 1944 during so-called March Bombing (Estonian: märtsipommitamine). About 10% of the buildings in the old town were destroyed.[citation needed]
References[edit]
- ^ Centre, UNESCO World Heritage. "Historic Centre (Old Town) of Tallinn". UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Retrieved 4 April 2020.
- ^ Bureau, Tallinn City Tourist Office & Convention. "Old Town". Visit Tallinn. Retrieved 4 April 2020.
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Coordinates: 59°26′14″N 24°44′43″E / 59.43722°N 24.74528°E