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The display, which includes rare programmes. The papers and
daguerreotypes, ambrotypes instruments of the eminent
and ferrotypes, showcases Estonian composer Peeter Süda
some of the finest works by (1883–1920) form a small part
well-known early Estonian of the museum’s collection.
photographers, including The staff are happy to play the
H Tiidermann, B Lais and instru ments for a small fee. The
N Nyländer. Pride of place is museum owns the copyright
given to the tiny Minox camera to the work of composer
which was reputedly invented Heino Eller (1887–1970)
in Estonia in 1936. The gallery and since 1998, it has been
also hosts temporary exhibitions awarding the prestigious
of contemporary works. Heino Eller Music Prize to
distinguished figures.
An 1898 photograph, Museum of
Estonian Photography 6 Niguliste Church
Niguliste kirik 8 Viru Gate
5 Museum of
See pp68–9. Viru tänav. Map 2 D3. @ 5, 40.
Estonian v 1, 2, 3, 4.
Photography On the eastern section of the
Fotomuuseum 7 Museum of city wall, the Viru Gate serves
Raekoja tänav 4/6. Map 1 C3. Tel 644 Theatre and Music as one of the main access
8767. @ 5, 40. v 1, 2, 3, 4. Open Teatri-ja muusikamuuseum points into the Old Town. Its
Mar–Oct: 10:30am–6pm Thu–Tue; Müürivahe 12. Map 1 C3. Tel 644 picturesque, slightly skewed
Nov–Feb: 10am–5:30pm Wed–Mon. 6407. @ 5, 40. v 3, 4. Open Sep– stone towers are one of Tallinn’s
& 8 = ∑ linnamuuseum.ee best-known sights. The pair of
May: 10am–5pm Tue–Sat; Jun–Aug:
10am–6pm Mon–Sat. & towers that make up the gate
Tucked away behind the Town 8 call in advance. ∑ tmm.ee were built in the 14th century
Hall, the Museum of Estonian and were part of a larger
Photography consists of two This museum focuses on a gatesystem. The surrounding
separate buildings, one dating much-loved part of the country’s stretch of city wall dates back
back to the 14th century and cultural heritage, and also serves to the 16th century. A moat
the other to the 18th cen tury. as an acade mic centre. Founded and water mill, which once
They once served as the town in 1924, the music museum existed between the foregates
prisons and were also used was com bined with a theatre and the main gate, were
to hold court sessions. The museum in 1941. There is much demolished in 1843. In the early
buildings now house an for music and theatre aficionados 20th century, Viru Street was
extensive collection of Estonian to enjoy, from a fine selection of regarded as one of the city’s
photography, cover ing the folk instruments to a col lection most fashionable and is now
period from 1840 to 1940. of original theatre production a major tourist spot.

Stone towers of the Viru Gate, one of the most iconic sights in Tallinn
For hotels and restaurants in this region see pp296–7 and pp314–16