Romantic Getaway Vacation to Tallinn, Estonia
The capital of Estonia is Tallinn. It is full of mediaeval buildings and churches as well as modern parks and cafes. The locals are warm hearted and go all out to make visitors feel welcomed. It is a great place for a romantic getaway vacation. Tallinn is great for a visit all year round, except perhaps, October and November, when there are heavy rains. During spring, you will see colorful flowers blooming everywhere. In the summer, you can go for long leisurely walks and then sip refreshing cold drinks in the many cafes in the Old Town Square. The autumn colors are simply amazing and will make you want to stay for the winter. The city is cosy, peaceful and snow covered during the winter.
Tallinn is a great destination for a romantic getaway vacation to Estonia. Tallinn's atmospheric Old Town is an enthralling setting medieval buildings and streets. The Old Town is small and can easily explored by foot. The area is safe and transport is convenient. You can buy a Tallinn Card to travel by buses, trolleys or trams. However, the Old Townb is best explored by strolling. Walk around the Old Town with your loved one and explore the nooks and crannies for hidden gems. You can find restaurants where you will be transported back to mediaeval times. All the staff are dressed in mediaeval customes. For a further peek into the past, you can visit the Rocca-al-Mare Open Air Museum. There are rural Estonian taverns of old, windmills and watermills.
Once every 5 years, Tallinn holds the Song Festival at the Song Festival Grounds in July. The first Song Festival was held in 1869 in the city of Tartu, the second largest city in Estonia. It was meant to unite the country as they gained the right to self-governance. So the Song Festival became a cherished tradition and a symbol of freedom. Between 1986 and 1991, Estonians sang their heart out in a peaceful revolution to gain independence from the Soviets. The atmosphere of the Song Festival is very vibrant and you cannot leave untouched by the nationalism of the Estonians. Tallinn is a great idea for romantic getaway vacation.
