Tallinn's origins date back to the 13th century, when a castle was built there by the Teutonic Knights. Its later important position in the Hanseatic League and the wealth that came with it led to opulence in public buildings, especially churches, and a corresponding architecture in merchant houses.

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you can still see the outriggers of the freight elevators

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Old merchant houses, and today partly rustic restaurants and cafes

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