Tallinn

Holds pride of place in the hearts of Estonians, both for its impressive modern architecture and its collection of Estonian art. — Frommer's

Peter the Great erected Kadriorg Palace—a Baroque masterpiece with ornate stucco work. — Travel + Leisure

The blue-and-gold clock on the facade of this striking 13th-century Gothic church is the oldest in Tallinn, dating from 1684. — Lonely Planet

While the exhibits themselves aren't particularly engaging, the idyllic natural setting makes for a lovely afternoon walk. — Frommer's

It is today the seat of the Estonian parliament; the national flag flies from Piik Hermann, a 45m-high tower dominating the castle. — Michelin Guide

The aesthetic delights of a stroll in its vast gardens of flower beds and avenues which vie with each other in elegance is matched by the cultural pleasures of a splendid Baroque palace. — Michelin Guide

This lovely Russian Orthodox church is a dominating feature of Upper Town's city skyline. — Frommer's

Behind the door of a fine old merchant's residence is this museum full of treasures casting light on the lively history of Tallinn. — Michelin Guide

The period between 1940 and 1991, when hopes for independence were quashed and the country shifted hands from the Soviets to the Nazis and back again, is particularly troubling for Estonians. — Travel + Leisure

Disused seaplane hangar gets a second life as the jaw-dropping home of Estonia's museum of maritime history.  — Atlas Obscura

Talinn's towering Lutheran cathedral was begun in 1233 and consecreated in 1240. It is best known for its many gravestones dating from the 13th through the 18th centuries. — Fodor's

Tallinn’s historic city center is known for its authenticity and well-preserved medieval architecture. — Afar Magazine

Located on a busy square, Tallinn's Town Hall dates back to the 13th century and is the only fully intact Gothic town hall in Northern Europe. — Afar Magazine

All the flora and fauna exhibits one might expect in a natural history museum are present here, with reconstructions of wildlife scenes depicting animals in their natural environments. — Michelin Guide

This dizzying tower was built to better broadcast the 1980 Moscow Olympics.  — Atlas Obscura

With impressive contemporary architecture wedged between old brick warehouses, this development has transformed a former factory complex into the city's hippest new shopping and dining precinct. — Lonely Planet

This striking memorial is one of Estonia’s most controversial Soviet leftovers.  — Atlas Obscura