Tallinn Fat Margaret Tickets

The Fat Margaret Tower is one of Tallinn's most prominent defensive structures and forms part of the city wall system that protected the city during the Middle Ages. Its curious and popular name is due to the large size and sturdiness of its structure, designed to protect the entrance to the city's main harbour.

Today, this tower houses a renovated museum that stands out for its modern and didactic approach. Throughout its multiple floors, you can discover exhibitions dedicated to navigation, maritime trade, historical shipwrecks and port life, with model ships, archaeological artefacts and digital presentations explaining the important role of the Baltic in Estonian history.

One of the highlights of the tour is the section on the history of sailors, medieval trade routes and the ships used over the centuries. This content provides an insight into how Tallinn became a key point in the trade networks of Northern Europe.

At the end of the tour, you can climb to the top of the tower, where panoramic views of the harbour and the old town await you. It's a great place to take photographs and appreciate the connection between the city, its defences and the sea.

All in all, the visit to Fat Margaret offers a balanced mix of history, architecture and maritime culture, ideal to complete the tour of Tallinn's Old Town.