The Helleman Tower (also Hellemann Tower) is located in the Old Town of Tallinn and is part of the medieval defense of Tallinn. Today, the address of the tower is …

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September 28, 2025

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The first recorded mention of the gate as a clay gate dates back to 1362. The name derives from the clay pits that existed in this area outside the city wall at that time. In 1454, the gate complex received a foregate. Between the main gate and the foregate stood a fortified water mill, which remained in use until the 19th century. After the gate lost its military function, the five-story main tower was demolished in 1843. The actual gate was demolished in 1888. The secondary towers of the foregate, designed as round towers, survived.

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October 24, 2024

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The observer will find great impressions of the old town on the city wall.

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3. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral – Toompea Hill (Domberg) loop from Kitseküla

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Hellemann Tower and Town Wall, Tallinn

1. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral – Tallinn Town Hall loop from Juhkentali

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