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Art historian Villem Raam gives a compact overview about the development of ancient Estonians' settlement in the area of present location of Tallinn. Introduction of the period when the wooden stronghold initially built to protect the harbour was transferred into a powerful stone fortress that was surrounded by the district of craftsmen and merchants. More detailed descriptions of some of the most influential and magnificent buildings in the town.

Director: Vladimir Parvel

Keywords: historical overview | downtown | Gothic style | Hanseatic League | Hanseatic cities | drawings | trade in goods | Middle Ages | medieval town environment | stonecutters | View all »