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Architects:1219
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Tours only in Estonian and Estonian sign language.
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For centuries, Toompea has been the centre of various powers on Estonian soil. With its multiple buildings, the Toompea complex allows a view of Estonian history from the Middle Ages to the Soviet era. The best-known parts include a surviving section of the medieval castle and the Parliament building. This year, we focus on the changes that took place in 1935, 90 years ago, when the authorities of the time noticeably altered the appearance and function of Toompea Castle. What was the vision of the State Elder and President Konstantin Päts for Toompea, and what was he able to accomplish?
Photo: Archibald-Stiwan Kald
Meeting place:
The door on the left side of the Riigikogu’s main entrance
Tour route:
During the excursions, we visit the Riigikogu building
the balcony of the meeting hall, several closed rooms and parts that
cannot be visited as usual. (NB! Toompea castle building
and other parts are not visited during this tour!)
Maximum visitor count:50
Tour length:60 min
