Kalamaja’S Bohemian, Weathered, Trend Setting Kalamaja Is One Romantic and Bluesy Ambience
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It is hard to resist Kalamaja’s bohemian, weathered, Trend setting Kalamaja is one romantic and bluesy ambience. Trend setting Kalamaja is actually one of the oldest of the oldest urban areas of urban areas of Tallinn. During the middle ages, Tallinn. During the middle ages, mainly fishermen and pilots lived here and they gave the area its name. (Kalamaja means fish Kalamaja mainly fishermen and pilots lived house in Estonian). Between the 17th and the 19th centuries Kalamaja with its defensive buildings here and they gave the area its was a strategically important area. The end of the name. (Kalamaja means fish house 19th century and the 20th century brought fast industrial development. Up until the beginning of in Estonian). World War II, Estonia’s most important fishing port was located here. The area came into its prime in the 1920s and 1930s. Many new houses were built which gave Kalamaja its charm today; the two and three storey dwellings, or so called “Tallinn houses”. Back in SEAPLANE HARBOUR the 30s, Kalamaja was idyllic. Inner courtyards behind high fences were full of children’s laughter. There were Tallinn Areas: Vanalinn Pirita large patches greenery for gardens and orchards. Kadriorg Kalamaja But from the 1940s the area started to slide into Kadriorg Nõmme Old Kalamaja Town decline. The first decade of 21st century saw the Rocca Kesklinn al Mare Pirita gentrification of Kalamaja. The new arty inhabitants Nõmme Rocca al Mare have brought in local businesses and have created a strong local community. www.tourism.tallinn.ee VisitTallinn ARCHITECTURE has its very own shop street with TALLINN HOUSES FISH design, interior and eco shops. The showpieces of Kalamaja are Niguliste 2 There are fashionable creations as MARKET its so called “Tallinn houses”. 10146 Tallinn, Estonia The three storey, stone staircase well as fun recycled items. Ph: +372 645 7777 houses were built in the 20’s [email protected] and 30’s. You’ll find the most FOOD SPOTS magnificent of these buildings Kalamaja is home to Tallinn’s on Salme, Kungla, Valgevase, new, fashionable restaurants. Kalevi and Uus-Kalamaja streets. It seems as if a new place opens The Seaplane Harbour is Kalamaja every month. A pioneer culinary housed in the architecturally hero is café Moon which was distinctive, centuries old concrete Bohemian & Trendy launched in Kalamaja in 2009. seaplane hangars. A part of the All the area’s food spots can complex of former industrial be described as having a cosy blocks has been culturally milieu, simple and healthy revitalised. They are now home menus, and friendly service. PARKS to hotels, museums, galleries, leisure centres and numerous restaurants, cafés and bars. MARKETS Kalamaja is home to Tallinn’s most WELLBEING colourful markets. On Saturdays there is a fish market where The calm Kalamaja area is you’ll find the city’s freshest fish perfect for strolling the streets and coolest second hand stuff and taking your bike for a ride. from the Telliskivi flea market. Kalamaja Cemetery Park has FLEA MARKETS The diverse Balti Jaam market become a favourite with local offers local vegetables as well as families. Seaplane Harbour’s industrial goods from different outdoor area is superb for eras. On the way to the port you promenading by the sea on a day can fill your bags with quality and off. Bit by bit the whole sea side of tasty Estonian food or pretty Kalamaja is opening up. handicraft. DESIGN BARS & CAFÉS DESIGN BARS You can find the best Estonian The retro spirited corner pub design secluded away in the Tops is located in Kalamaja, as is limestone building of Estonian Pudel Baar and wine bar Pokaal, Design House on the edge of located at the Telliskivi Creative Kalamaja. Here, established and Hub. Housed in the former water budding designers present their tower on Kalasadama street is creations from interior design to the wine shop Veinisõber. fashionable and practical items It is home to good wines and which you can take away with welcomes all wine friends. you. The Telliskivi Creative Hub Photos: Estonia Klaverivabrik, Kaos Arhitektid, Paul Kuimet, Tõnis Kärema, Peeter Langovits, Andrus Noorhani, Sadama Turg, Sailinvest, Robert Seger, Anu Vahtra, Toomas Volmer, Reimo Võsa-Tangsoo • Cover photo by Paul Kuimet • Map: Tallinn Urban Planning Department (Inger Paroll) • Printed by AS Folger • © 2014 zv Tallinna Amet Linnaplaneerimise Tallinna Tourist Hostel Concert Hall Theatre N S C I P Information õ Miinisadam l 1 : 17 000 0 250 500 m v a zv V Harbour D Hotel J Park Q Toilet Tööstuse Objects & Architecture Noblessneri Karjamaa Lennusadam sadam T Railway Station E Bicycle Rent K Museum R Market Galleries & Shops zv zv zJ Erika Tram Stop F Supermarket L Monument Town Wall Tallinna a 14 a Markets 31 reid m 8 ja ar An Bus Stop G Cinema M Parking Tallinn Card K ge 36 Foodrja & Drink Spots i Energy Discovery Centre for Sustainable r 1 6 11 Estonia Piano Factory t Centre Renovation e Trolleybus Stop A Gas Station N Post Office KARJAMAA e SITSI P Põhja pst 29 • www.energiakeskus.ee Väike-Patarei 5 • Kungla 41 • www.estoniapiano.com 7 Angerja B Hospital H Church O Sports Ground www.renoveeri.net K The freshly renovated Estonia pianos can be found "Volta" ala a 15 Vib ra k u a n i zJ na interactive and playful museum The information centre collects in many homes, concert r d E zI O dedicated to the history of knowledge of renovation works, halls, schools and churches. 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