16/02/2023
Kadriorg Palace (Tallinn) The question of what to visit in Estonia resolves itself when you find yourself in the center of Tallinn, a short walk from the Old Town. Tallinn's Kadriorg Palace, together with the adjacent park, is an important historical landmark in Estonia. The fresh sea air, abundance of greenery and picturesque alleys of Kadriorg Park have made it a popular stroll destination for locals and visitors. At the head of all this splendor is a beautiful palace, whose history dates back to the times of the Great Northern War (first quarter of 18th century), when Russian Emperor Peter I, after conquering the Estonian lands, ordered to build here a mini Versailles for his wife Catherine. In this connection, the palace was originally called Katerinental, but later the local townspeople still renamed it in their own manner - Kadriorg, which translates as "Kadri Valley".