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Toompea Castle: Ancient Castle of Tallinn

Toompea Castle is one of the most important symbols of the Tallinn since the construction of this ancient stronghold where is home of the Estonian parliament (Riigikogu). History of the Toompea Castle dates back to the 9th century. Toompea Castle has a very important place within the hearths of the Estonian people because of its historical importance. You should definitely add the Toompea Castle to your top places to visit in Tallinn list. Toompea Castle History Based on an Estonian myth, Toompea Castle made by the Linda who was the mother of Kalevipoeg and the wife of Kalev. These characters have a very important place in Estonian mythology. You may want to take a look at the Legends of Tallinn pages from Wikipedia to learn more about them. Linda made the Toompea Castle by her hands and she put every one of the stones. During the construction of Toompea Castle, natural stones around the region used. Actually, there is no evidence about the exact construction date of the castle but it is known that the today's castle erected over a foundation of crumbling eastern wing of the fortress around 13th and 14th century. "Linda Carrying a Rock," by Oskar Kallis. 1917 (Source). Danish Conquest and Swedish Dominion Toompea Castle is the witness of the almost whole history of the Tallinn. Toompea Hill probably one of the first place inhabited over the region due to its strategic location and defensive purposes. Castle was taken by the Danish crusaders in 1219 and named as the Castl Read the full article