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Hard by the Chilly Baltic, Kalamaja and Neighbouring Noblessner Are a World Away from the Cobbles of Tallinn's Medieval Old To 24 The en Tallinn shore 10 is booming KALAMAJA AND NOBLESSNER ARE BECOMING THE BALTIC’S HIPPEST DISTRICTS Hard by the chilly Baltic, Kalamaja 1 and neighbouring Noblessner are a world away from the cobbles of Tallinn’s medieval Old Town. With a new contemporary art centre, photography museum, mega craft brewery and choice of vegan-friendly restaurants, cool cafés and bougie designer shops, it’s the Estonian capital’s best place to spend a weekend. 1. YES, OF COURSE THERE’S 2. IT HAS AN URBAN SUB 2 CRAFT BEER Seaplane Harbour is the most Every European city claims a popular museum in the whole of thriving craft-beer scene these Estonia and with good reason. days, but Kalamaja justifies the Housed in a former submarine hype. Near Telliskivi Creative City, factory, it has numerous interactive St Vitus has a list of Estonian and activities for kids (and adults), international beers longer than unique temporary exhibits and your arm. Meanwhile, Põhjala even a giant submarine, the EML (pictured) moved to Noblessner Lembit, which you can walk inside. at the end of 2018 and now has If you’re visiting with children there’s a huge taproom overlooking the all manner of buttons to press and harbour and its own sauna for hire. games to play. EJ215_024_027_Briefing_AreaGuide3 lg.indd 24 15/10/2019 09:31 ® Tough durable jewellery & gifts made using climbing and sailing ropes and leather. Prices from £33 Personalised Tallinn shore engraving available is booming 3 BOINGJEWELLERY.COM 3. THERE’S A WEALTH OF NEW OPENINGS THIS YEAR Take a photo of this ad or scan the QR code now. The Noblessner harbour is Buy your favourite bracelet later. transforming at a rate of knots. Kai New Stockists welcome, Art Center opened in September, email [email protected] hosting artist residencies and an inaugural exhibition by Hanna Laura Kaljo, popular local restaurant Umami is opening here, along with a Japanese food court, speakeasy and bakery. Proto Invention Factory, a new interactive museum, opened in October. > EJ215_024_027_Briefing_AreaGuide3 lg.indd 25 18/10/2019 12:56 26 The en 4. THERE’S A PICTURE PERFECT PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT Fotografiska, originally from Stockholm, has just opened a new space in Telliskivi Creative City. The exhibits are diverse, from international names to lesser- known Estonian artists, and a 4 restaurant and bar on the roof that looks out towards the Old Town. 5. IT HOSTED (PART OF) THE OLYMPICS Built to accommodate maritime events during the 1980 Moscow Olympics, the concrete 5 amphitheatre Linnahall provides a glimpse into brutalist Soviet architecture of the past. The views of the Baltic Sea alone make the trip worthwhile, with the setting sun in front of you, graffiti and loved-up Estonian teenage couples behind. 6. THE CREATIVE SCENE IS COMING OF AGE 7 Telliskivi Creative City, an arty area of former industrial units, seems to sprout new design, clothes and book stores alongside restaurants and hip bars all the time. It’s perfect for a spot of shopping, a stroll through the three-floor Balti Jaama market or a quick coffee. EJ215_024_027_Briefing_AreaGuide3 lg.indd 26 15/10/2019 09:32 6 “It’s perfect for a spot of shopping, a stroll through the market or a quick coffee” 7. FINALLY, THE VEGAN EATS ARE A REAL TREAT Some of the city’s best and most exciting restaurants can now be TIM E found in Kalamaja. Restoran Ülo is a vegan favourite with a vast range – its crispy sweet-potato fries / PHOTOS served with kimchi are the stuff of dreams – while nearby F-Hoone is a local institution known for its mean veggie burgers. Bonus: you can RONAN O’SHEA KATRI PALM, VISIT TALLINN bring your carnivorous friends here, , as the menu includes meat and seafood dishes as well. WORDS WHITE easyMoney half page Traveller add Oct19_PRINT.indd 1 09/09/2019 12:14 EJ215_024_027_Briefing_AreaGuide3 lg.indd 27 18/10/2019 12:56.
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