Numerous tourists come to Estonia to admire the medieval Old Town in Tallinn. It is surrounded by a massive fortress wall and is a world historical value. You can't build or break anything there, as the Old Town is a UNESCO protected monument. At the end of May, the days of the Old Town are held, all residents of Tallinn and guests of the capital of Estonia come out to watch the bright theatrical performances.
Instructions
Step 1
The Old Town Days will run from May 26 to June 2, and the Estonian capital celebrates the onset of summer with this holiday. Within the framework of this festival, many events will take place, most of them in the open air. Performances include concerts, dance and theater performances, exhibitions, guided tours and more.
Step 2
During the holiday, Tallinn acquires an absolute resemblance to a medieval city: the townspeople dress in costumes of that time, fairs open, knightly tournaments are held, houses and streets are decorated accordingly. That is why this holiday is a great opportunity to explore the local culture and traditions, buy handmade souvenirs. All concerts of the festival are free.
Step 3
The holiday lasts only a week, but every day is dedicated to one area of the life of the Old Town society. The first day is dedicated to the theater, during which performances and pantomimes are held throughout the city. Also on the day of the theater, puppet-making workshops and medieval markets open.
Step 4
The second day is devoted to the church. Services are held throughout Tallinn, concerts and processions of spiritual musical groups are held on the streets.
Step 5
The third day of the festival is the day of science. The birthday of the Tallinn Bus Association is also celebrated at this time. An exhibition of historical transport is held in his honor on Freedom Square. In other parts of the city, you can see the construction and demonstration of robots, or listen to the brass band of the city fire brigade. Take a look at the observatory, where you can look through a powerful telescope.
Step 6
The fourth day is a day of health. Tallinn hosts various sports events, yoga classes, training. But at the same time, theatrical performances continue in the historic buildings of the Old Town.
Step 7
The fifth day is dedicated to art. Circus performances, concerts, picnics are held throughout Tallinn. At night, you can visit the 24-hour cafes.
Step 8
The sixth day of the holiday is the court day. In the city, those buildings that are closed to the public at normal times are open to the public. Performances and twilight concerts continue in small courtyards and squares. Take a variety of guided tours or porcelain painting workshops.
Step 9
The seventh day of the festival is devoted to games. Watch a petanque tournament, visit museums, exhibitions, dance performances. On this day, you will see many performances by singers and dancers.
Step 10
The last, eighth day of the holiday is the Day of Traditions. The morning begins with a knightly tournament on the Town Hall Square. Tournaments are also held in other places of the city, for example, at the Skoone stadium. During the day, the performers play chamber music, and in the evening, to solemnly close the holiday, an orchestra performs.
