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It is hard to resist the bohemian, romantic and Trend setting Kalamaja is one bluesy ambience of Kalamaja. The trendsetting Kalamaja district is in fact one of of the oldest urban areas of Tallinn’s oldest urban areas. During the Middle Ages, Tallinn. During the middle ages, mainly fishermen and sailors lived here, giving the Kalamaja area its name (Kalamaja means “fish house” in Estonian). mainly fishermen and pilots lived Between the 17th and 19th centuries, the area housed strategically important defensive buildings. here and they gave the area The end of the 19th century brought fast industrial its name. (Kalamaja means fish development, and up until the beginning of World War II, Estonia’s most important fishing port was located here. house in Estonian). Kalamaja came into its prime in the 1920s and ‘30s when many new houses were built in the area. These now iconic dwellings are called “Tallinn houses”; they are built from wood and have two to three storeys. SEAPLANE HARBOUR In the 1930s, Kalamaja was idyllic – children’s laughter echoed in the inner courtyards behind wooden fences and there were large patches of greenery Tallinn Areas: Old Town for gardens and orchards. In the 1940s, Kalamaja began Pirita Kadriorg Kalamaja to gradually fall into decline. However, the beginning Rocca Kadriorg Nõmme al Mare Old Kalamaja Town of the 21st century saw the gentrification of City Centre Pirita the area. The new art- and culture-loving residents Nõmme Rocca al Mare of Kalamaja have opened businesses and created a strong local community. Tallinn Tourist TALLINN HOUSES FISH Discover more Information Centre ARCHITECTURE interior and eco shops selling MARKET visittallinn.ee Niguliste 2 The showpieces of Kalamaja are fashionable creations as well as fun 10146 Tallinn, Estonia its so-called “Tallinn houses”. The recycled items. Ph. +372 645 7777 three-storey, stone staircase houses [email protected] were built in the ‘20s and ‘30s. FOOD SPOTS You’ll find the most magnificent of Kalamaja is home to Tallinn’s new, eng these buildings on Salme, Kungla, trendy restaurants and cosy Valgevase, Kalevi and Uus-Kalamaja bakeries. New places open streets. The Seaplane Harbour up regularly. A pioneering culinary is housed in the architecturally hero is restaurant Moon, launched Kalamaja distinctive, centuries-old concrete in Kalamaja in 2009. All the seaplane hangars. A section of the area’s food spots have a cosy former industrial blocks has been atmosphere, simple and healthy culturally revitalised and is now menus and friendly service. Bohemian & home to hotels, museums, galleries, PARKS leisure centres and restaurants, MARKETS cafés and bars. Patarei Sea Fortress Trendy is a well-preserved classicist-style Kalamaja is the location of the city’s defence fortress, which is also most colourful markets. a European heritage building. On Saturdays, find the freshest fish at the Kalamaja Fish Market and the coolest second-hand stuff at WELLBEING the Telliskivi Flea Market. The The calm Kalamaja area is perfect newly-restored Balti Jaam Market FLEA MARKETS for strolling and cycling. Kalamaja is the most modern of its kind in Cemetery Park has become Estonia, bringing an extraordinary a favourite with local families. range of items together under one Seaplane Harbour’s outdoor area roof, with everything from children’s is superb for promenading by the clothes to tasty street food. sea on a day off. Bit by bit the sea side of Kalamaja is opening up. DESIGN BARS BARS & CAFÉS Kalamaja has its own retro-style DESIGN bar called Tops. Pudel Baar, Find the best Estonian design in which specialises in beer from the spacious Estonian design salon microbreweries, quality beer Tali, located right in the middle shop SIP and wine bar Svips can be of Kalamaja. Here, established found on Telliskivi Street. The wine and budding designers sell their store Veinisõbra pood, a meeting creations, from interior design place for wine lovers, is located on to fashionable and practical items. Kalasadama Street, and around the The Telliskivi Creative City has corner is Uba ja Humal, specialising its own shop street with design, in craft beer and quality coffee. Cover photo by Maret Põldveer-Turay • Map: Tallinn Urban Planning Department (Esther Linask) • Printed by Joon OÜ (Kunderi 8A, Tallinn) • Tallinn City Enterprise Department • © 2018 Tööstuse Karjamaa Noblessneri 1:12 500 0 125 250 500 m sadam Lennusadam Tööstuse Karjamaa zvNoblessneri zv 1:12 500 0 125 250 500 m S Tourist E Bicycle Rentals M Parking sadam Lennusadam Museums & Attractions Information Erika zv zv V Harbour F Supermarket N Post Office Galleries & Shops Erika An Tge Railway Station A Gas Station O Sports Ground rja zF 2 zI Food & Drink Spots A i n r na t ge Tram Stop Cinema Church an 6 Tallinna reid Gzn H r e rj zF Miinisadam la zI

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