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Kiek in de Kök
This massive, medieval defence tower on the slopes of Toompea hill was oddly dubbed Kiek in de Kök (literally, “peep into the kitchen”) because from here the soldiers could peer into the kitchens of the houses below. The tower now appropriately houses a museum that traces the development of the town and its military history from the 13th to the 18th centuries. Lower floors are used for temporary photographic art exhibitions.
Komandandi tee 2 · ph. +372 644 6686 · www.linnamuuseum.eeOpen: March – October → Tue-Sun 10:30-18:00
November – February → Tue-Sun 10:30-17:00
Closed for visits from April 2008.
Price: 25 EEK (adult), 8 EEK (child)
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