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Tag: Remnants of Soviet Era

Naissaar: abandoned bunkers and Soviet secrets

If I was to tell you that right next to Tallinn, within view of Old Town, there was a heavily restricted Soviet military complex more “Naissaar: abandoned bunkers and Soviet secrets” …

Hidden Tallinn Tours {Reviews and Testimonials}

My favourite part of giving tours of Tallinn is undoubtedly the people that I get to meet. Many of these travellers come here to immerse themselves in a new culture more “Hidden Tallinn Tours {Reviews and Testimonials}” …

Linnahall: portrait of an abandoned Soviet-era concert hall

Linnahall (a.k.a V. I. Lenin Palace of Culture and Sports) is one of the biggest eyesores in all of Tallinn; drab, grey and ugly… perhaps this is why I love it so much. more “Linnahall: portrait of an abandoned Soviet-era concert hall” …

Põhjala Tehas: abandoned rubber factory in Kopli

Something is stirring on the western shore of Kopli peninsula. A dormant industrial complex, left behind by the twenty first century, is beginning to wake up from its thirty-year slumber. more “Põhjala Tehas: abandoned rubber factory in Kopli” …

The Ultimate Tallinn Travel Guide: Discover the real Hidden Tallinn

Twelve years of knowledge and experience, in one place. Here is my Ultimate Tallinn Travel Guide.

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Hara: Abandoned Soviet Submarine Base

It was the last day of our London to Tallinn bike ride and – by sheer coincidence – my birthday. Such days deserve celebration and I cannot think of a finer way to mark the occasion than a visit to an abandoned submarine base, hidden deep in the peaceful forest ambience of Laahemaa National Park. more “Hara: Abandoned Soviet Submarine Base” …

Re-visiting Patarei: Abandoned Soviet Prison

“This place is not fit for humans and never has been”

Still utterly fascinating and darkly captivating, Patarei Prison sits ominously on the Baltic coast; more “Re-visiting Patarei: Abandoned Soviet Prison” …

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Had a great time at @openhousetallinn yesterday. It was so cool to finally see inside the old Luther Factory! This was one of the only factories in Tallinn I hadn't been into. Some very well-preserved abandoned remains inside there and a really informative tour. The Olympic flame in Tallinn (1980); an iconic image. This Olympic cauldron is still there in Pirita today. In actual fact, modern Tallinn is covered in remnants from the 1980 Moscow Olympics. Check out my new blog post on Hidden Tallinn to discover more! Ülemiste City Tour! (Link in bio) Pirita highway under construction in the late 1970s in preparation for the Moscow Olympic games. This highway would link the city centre with the specially built complex in Pirita, where the sailing events would be held. This is one of many construction projects from this period that changed the face of modern Tallinn. Noblessner Shipyard (2011). When I took this picture Kalaranna road didn't exist yet and Noblessner was still a functioning shipyard. I had to glance through the barbed wire fence to get these shots. Wish I could have explored the factory more in these days! Tallinn's Central Market (Keskturg): a little slice of Soviet life still surviving in modern Tallinn. Founded in 1947, this market was (and continues to be) the main shopping spot for many locals. From fruit and veg to clothes, antiques, watches, locksmiths and tobacco, Keskturg has a huge variety of products and has served the citizens of Tallinn well in its time. Amazing abandoned house on Aegna. I must say, I don't know the history of this building but it's one of the coolest abandoned places I've found in recent years! A special bonus was the Lenin newspaper in the bedroom! An abandoned holiday home (Aegna) 🏖🌞🏚 Põhjala Factory, Kopli (spring 2019 🌱).

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