Tallin - Recreation and Sightseeing in the Kadriorg Park

Situated in northern Tallinn close to the sea Kadriorg Park was founded by Russian Tsar Peter I and designed by Roman architect Niccolo Michetti who gave the buildings there distinctly Italian look and particular the spectacular Palace. The park was named after the beloved empress Catherine I and the translation means literally Catherine’s Valley. Since 1921 the Palace has been home to the Art Museum of Estonia and is also used as a concert hall, theatre, lecture room and reception hall. The park covers around 100 hectares and contains several delightful gardens and some superbly renovated 18th Italian-French style buildings

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Tallin top highlights and attractions

• Alexandr Nevsky Cathedral
• Old Town
• Raekoja Plats
• Recreation and Sightseeing in the Kadriorg Park
• Toompea Hill Views