{"id":5521,"date":"2023-06-07T10:40:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-07T10:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medievaldays.ee\/city-and-historic-tours\/"},"modified":"2026-02-05T06:58:43","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T06:58:43","slug":"city-and-historic-tours","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/medievaldays.ee\/en\/city-and-historic-tours\/","title":{"rendered":"City and historic tours"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"5521\" class=\"elementor elementor-5521 elementor-4549\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9eab254 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9eab254\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;background_motion_fx_motion_fx_scrolling&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;background_motion_fx_scale_effect&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;background_motion_fx_scale_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:2,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;background_motion_fx_scale_direction&quot;:&quot;out-in&quot;,&quot;background_motion_fx_scale_range&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:{&quot;start&quot;:20,&quot;end&quot;:80}},&quot;background_motion_fx_devices&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;mobile&quot;]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e1f75a5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e1f75a5\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-81f221f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"81f221f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 05-08-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Historical Tours and Workshops<\/h1>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-78b6c30 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"78b6c30\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c6f3a54 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c6f3a54\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b90e87f reede e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b90e87f\" data-element_type=\"container\" id=\"reede\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa59201 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"fa59201\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-780eca4 reede elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"780eca4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FRIDAY, 11 July<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d9eab86 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d9eab86\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 05-08-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<h3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"218\">The new 2026 program will be released at the end of April.\u00a0<\/h3><p>\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"218\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"37\">The Medieval Town Hall of Tallinn<\/strong><br data-start=\"37\" data-end=\"40\" \/>During the Days of the Middle Ages, the noble Town Hall shall be open unto all folk <strong>from 11-16<\/strong> \u2014 from the deep cellar to the lofty attic!<\/p><p data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"268\"><strong data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"239\">Tokens of Entry<\/strong> may be obtained on the spot.<\/p><p data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"352\"><strong data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"305\">Joint Token for Hall and Tower:<\/strong><br data-start=\"305\" data-end=\"308\" \/>12 guilders (full) \/ 8 guilders (concession)<\/p><p data-start=\"354\" data-end=\"457\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Come walk the ancient halls and climb the tower high \u2014 where history lingers in every stone and timber!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7822c6f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7822c6f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Historical Tours and Workshops in Estonian:<\/h4>\n<p><strong>12.00 <\/strong>A historical walk through the seven centuries of Northern Europe\u2019s oldest town hall: <strong data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"140\">\u201cThe Colourful Middle Ages in Tallinn Town Hall.\u201d<\/strong> Suitable for the whole family. Admission tokens may be purchased from the cellar of the Town Hall \u2014 7\u20ac\/5\u20ac, family ticket 15\u20ac.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"507\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><strong>15:30<\/strong> \u2014 <strong data-start=\"279\" data-end=\"293\">GROUP FULL<\/strong>. Historical walk <strong data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"374\">\u201cChurches, Monasteries, and Faith Life in Medieval Reval\u201d<\/strong> with Mistress Krista Heinpalu. Begins at the Viru Gates. Free of charge! Prior registration is required, which may be done <strong data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"506\">HERE<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>This year is the Year of the Book, and with this theme is inseparably linked the first printed work in the Estonian tongue, the earliest Estonian sermons, the oldest library, and our ancient chroniclers.<br data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"206\" \/>The stroll begins at the Viru Gates. We shall wander through streets, courtyards, and alleys rich with tales of this theme, and conclude beside the city\u2019s other old stone church, the Swedish Michael\u2019s Church.<\/p>\n<p><strong>21:00 <\/strong><strong>A Stroll Through the Year of the Book at the Medieval Days<\/strong>, led by <strong>Lord Jaak Juske<\/strong>. The journey begins before the <strong>Church of St. Nicholas<\/strong> (Niguliste 3).<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"485\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">In Tallinn, one may travel through time. In honour of the 500th anniversary of the Estonian book, Lord Jaak Juske invites all curious souls to discover the places within the Old Town linked to the very first surviving printed book in the Estonian tongue, and, moreover, to explore the wider history of our written word and language.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a8d960 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0a8d960\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4><strong data-start=\"3719\" data-end=\"3765\">Workshops of Ancient Craft at the Medieval Days Market<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>14:00 Woodcraft Workshop with Master Roland Burk<br data-start=\"3765\" data-end=\"3768\" \/><\/strong>Token of Entry: 35 guilders \u2013 Prior inscription required<br \/>\n<strong>16:00 Jewelry Craft: Wax-Carving Workshop with Master Toomas M\u00e4ger<br data-start=\"4063\" data-end=\"4066\" \/><\/strong>Token of Entry: 30 guilders \u2013 Prior inscription required<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-88adf54 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"88adf54\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Historical Tours and Workshops in English:<\/h4>\n<p><strong>1o:30 and 13:00 <\/strong>Interactive old town tour <strong>&#8220;Journey in Reval&#8221;<\/strong> with the lords of the Tales of Reval. Start in front of the Tourist Information Center (Niguliste 2). Pay as a donation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>14:00<\/strong> Historical Walk: <strong>&#8220;Churches, Monasteries, and Religious Life in Medieval Reval<\/strong>&#8221; with Mistress Aliis Hazelhurst Palo.<br \/>\nStarting from the Viru Gates (in English) \u2013 FREE! Pre-registration is required, which can be done <a href=\"https:\/\/fienta.com\/et\/medieval-days-historical-tour-churches-monasteries-and-religious-life-in-medieval-reval-in-english\">HERE!<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a115361 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a115361\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Historic tours and workshops in Russian:<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>18:00 <\/strong>Historical walk:<strong>\u201cAt the Dominican Monastery\u201d,<\/strong> beginning before the House of Hopner (Vanaturu kael 3), led by the noble Dame Marina Dunaeva.<br \/>\nLetter of Writ (Entry Token): 10 Guilders, which may be procured <a href=\"https:\/\/fienta.com\/et\/keskaja-paevade-ajaloomatk-dominiiklaste-kloostris-vene-keeles\">HENCE<\/a>.<\/p>\n<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-8\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"f6930652-1d80-4d44-9c86-243ba210ff13\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words dark\">\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"71\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"71\">The Dominican Monastery \u2013 The Most Enigmatic Corner of the Old Town<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"73\" data-end=\"363\">Hidden within the heart of the Latin Quarter lies the most secret place in all of Old Tallinn \u2014 the ancient Dominican Monastery. Once home to black-robed friars of Saint Dominic, it is said to have hosted none other than Albert the Great, famed German philosopher and theologian of his age.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"518\">Now within these walls dwell a Catholic church, a chapel, and humble living quarters, surrounded by lively workshops and buildings steeped in creativity.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"520\" data-end=\"775\">Join us for a wandering walk through the most curious part of Tallinn\u2019s Old Town. Together we shall recall great historical films made in these very lanes, speak of the gifted souls who toiled in this rarefied air, and behold some of their wondrous works.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"976\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">We shall enter the medieval cloisters, lay our hands upon stone walls that breathe the scent of ages past, and find ourselves in the monastery courtyard \u2014 a place where time itself hath come to rest.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1527bcf e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1527bcf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d2c6f36 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d2c6f36\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! 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Letter of Writ (Entry Token): 8 Guilders, which may be procured <a href=\"https:\/\/fienta.com\/et\/keskaja-paevade-ajaloomatk-keskaegsed-ravi-volu-ja-armujoogid\">HENCE<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"79\" data-end=\"342\">The Middle Ages were a time most wondrous for healing potions, enchantments, and draughts of love. The greatest connoisseurs of herbs and brewers of curious liquids were the monks and apothecaries \u2014 wise folk skilled in the lore of plants and the art of blending.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"344\" data-end=\"689\">It was behind cloistered walls and within humble apothecaries that potions of great virtue were most oft prepared. Among the finest and dearest of spiced wines was <strong data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"518\">claret<\/strong>, a noble drink thought to possess healing powers. This rich elixir was brewed with cinnamon, nutmeg flowers, calamus root, saffron, ginger, honey, and grains of paradise.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"691\" data-end=\"826\">Another famed potion, <strong data-start=\"713\" data-end=\"726\">hippocras<\/strong>, too held cinnamon at its heart, with cardamom, coriander, allspice, and ginger lending their fire.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"1006\">We shall together craft some of these ancient beverages and delve into the wondrous world of medicinal herbs and spices known to folk of old.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"187\">\n<strong data-start=\"189\" data-end=\"198\">13:00<\/strong> Historical Walk: <strong>&#8220;Public Dissection&#8221;<\/strong> at the Health Museum (Lai 30), max 25 people, age 14+. Letter of Writ (Entry Token): 15 Guilders, which may be procured HENCE<br \/>\n<strong data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"327\">14:00<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"137\">Ceramic Master-Workshop \u201cClay Felt by Hands and Senses\u201d<\/strong>, with Mistress Aigi Orav, held within the Tower of Asuurkeraamika\u00a0(entrance from the Towers Square). Letter of Writ (Entry Token): 30 Guilders, which may be procured <a href=\"https:\/\/fienta.com\/et\/keskaja-paevade-meistrikoda-kate-ja-meeltega-tunnetatud-savi\">HENCE<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"50\" data-end=\"310\">The most ancient of all materials used upon this earth is <strong data-start=\"108\" data-end=\"116\">clay<\/strong>. Long before the potter\u2019s wheel was ever dreamed of, vessels were shaped gently between the hands of humankind. Clay asketh patience, stillness of mind, and a fine attunement of hand and heart.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"497\">In this workshop, thou shalt learn how thin the walls of a vessel must be pressed, how long the clay may be shaped ere it begins to crack and crumble, and what secrets lie in its touch.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"608\">Each piece formed may become, by thy will, a <strong data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"551\">mug<\/strong>, a <strong data-start=\"555\" data-end=\"563\">bowl<\/strong>, or a <strong data-start=\"570\" data-end=\"578\">vase<\/strong> \u2014 fashioned as thou desirest.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"610\" data-end=\"690\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Come, feel the earth between thy fingers and craft with the wisdom of ages past.<\/p>\n<p><strong data-start=\"495\" data-end=\"504\">14:00<\/strong> Historical Walk at the <em data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"555\">Town Hall Pharmacy Museum<\/em> (Raekoja plats 11). <strong data-start=\"576\" data-end=\"585\">FREE!<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"725\">16:00<\/strong> Historical Walk and Workshop: <strong>&#8220;Medieval Spices at the Town Hall Pharmacy&#8221; <\/strong>at Raekoja plats 11. Pre-registration required via email: <a class=\"cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"883\">revalirae@apotheka.ee<\/a>, payment on-site (cash preferred for quicker processing).<br data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"944\" \/>Children up to 7 years old (inclusive) are free. Letter of Writ (Entry Token): 7 Guilders.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"76\" data-end=\"456\"><strong data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"110\">Raeapteek<\/strong> \u2014 the venerable Town Hall Apothecary \u2014 traded not only in potions and remedies, but also in <strong data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"213\">spices<\/strong>, those most precious wares of the medieval world. A spice was not mere seasoning, but a symbol of wealth and rarity. In truth, it was common in those times to pay debts, settle accounts, or offer tribute in <strong data-start=\"421\" data-end=\"431\">pepper<\/strong> and other costly spices.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"458\" data-end=\"698\">In this workshop, we shall delve into the <strong data-start=\"500\" data-end=\"523\">origins and history<\/strong> of these treasured grains. With mortar and pestle in hand, thou shalt grind thy very own <strong data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"638\">luxurious spice blend<\/strong>, as would have pleased the merchants and alchemists of old.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"815\">And for those who desire it \u2014 a taste of the apothecary\u2019s famed <strong data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"779\">spiced wine<\/strong>, rich and warming as in times past.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"915\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Come barter in the aromas of forgotten empires and grind the gold of the East with thine own hand!<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"610\" data-end=\"690\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">\n<strong data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1024\">17:00<\/strong> Historical Walk and Workshop: <strong>&#8220;Introduction to Early Bookbinding&#8221; <\/strong>at the Ukrainian Cultural Centre (Laboratooriumi 22). Letter of Writ (Entry Token): 25 Guilders, which may be procured <a href=\"https:\/\/fienta.com\/et\/keskaja-paevade-paberi-ja-raamatu-valmistamise-ajaloo-ja-meistrikoda\">HENCE<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"60\" data-end=\"275\">The <strong data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"99\">Labora Paper and Print Workshop<\/strong> in Tallinn\u2019s Old Town doth call upon townsfolk and travelers alike to step within its doors and behold how a <strong data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"274\">book is born \u2014 from the very first fibre to the final binding<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"277\" data-end=\"421\">In this noble master\u2019s house, we shall follow each step of the ancient craft, gaining insight into how <strong data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"409\">Estonia\u2019s very first book<\/strong> came to be.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"423\" data-end=\"663\">Under the guidance of a skilled master, each guest shall have the chance to <strong data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"532\">make their own sheet of paper<\/strong> and, with the time-honoured method of <strong data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"595\">letterpress printing<\/strong>, create a <strong data-start=\"606\" data-end=\"635\">composition of their name<\/strong> in letters of lead and ink.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"665\" data-end=\"761\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Come forth, and take part in the magic of word and parchment \u2014 as it was wrought in days of old!<\/p>\n<p><strong data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1181\">18:00<\/strong> Historical Walk and Workshop: <strong>&#8220;Sweet Middle Ages&#8221;<\/strong><br data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1233\" \/>With Mistress Krista Kaur at the Hopner House (Vanaturu kael 3). Letter of Writ (Entry Token): 30 Guilders, which may be procured <a href=\"https:\/\/fienta.com\/et\/keskaja-paevade-ajaloo-ja-meistrikoda-magus-keskaeg\">HENCE<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>19:00 Historical tour<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"111\"><strong data-start=\"72\" data-end=\"111\">\u201cTales and Legends of the Old Town\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"113\" data-end=\"244\">When the church bells chime the <strong data-start=\"145\" data-end=\"161\">seventh hour<\/strong>, join <strong data-start=\"168\" data-end=\"187\">Lord Jaak Juske<\/strong> for an evening tour through Tallinn\u2019s storied streets.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"246\" data-end=\"372\">We shall gather at the <strong data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"297\">King of Denmark\u2019s Garden<\/strong>, before the <strong data-start=\"310\" data-end=\"328\">Maiden\u2019s Tower<\/strong> (L\u00fchike jalg 9a), where our journey begins.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c9cbe86 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c9cbe86\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong data-start=\"3719\" data-end=\"3765\">Workshops of Ancient Craft at the Medieval Days Market<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>12:00 Leatherworking Workshop: Medieval Accessories with Mistress Hanna-Stina Vahimets<br data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"1690\" \/><\/strong>Token of Entry: 35 guilders \u2013 Prior inscription required<br \/>\n<strong>12:00 Nalbinding Workshop with Mistress Liis Burk<br data-start=\"2264\" data-end=\"2267\" \/><\/strong>Token of Entry: 35 guilders \u2013 Prior inscription required<br \/>\n<strong>14:00 Leatherworking Workshop: Medieval Accessories with Mistress Hanna-Stina Vahimets<br data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"1690\" \/><\/strong>Token of Entry: 35 guilders \u2013 Prior inscription required<br \/>\n<strong>16:00\u00a0<\/strong><strong data-start=\"3854\" data-end=\"3909\">Potato-Printing Workshop with Mistress Talvi P\u00f5ldma<\/strong><br data-start=\"3909\" data-end=\"3912\" \/>Token of Entry: 35 guilders \u2013 Prior inscription required<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4dfedc7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4dfedc7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4><strong>Historical tours and workshops in English:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>10:30 and 13:00 <\/strong>Interactive old town tour <strong>&#8220;Journey in Reval&#8221;<\/strong>with the lords of the Tales of Reval. Start in front of the Tourist Information Center (Niguliste 2). Pay as a donation.<\/p>\n<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-22\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"098c1844-274e-4d49-a8bc-b88f3575ba5d\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4-1-mini\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words dark\">\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"246\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><strong>15:00<\/strong> \u2014 Historical tour <strong>&#8220;Public Dissection&#8221;<\/strong> at the Health Museum (Lai 30). Suitable for ages 14 and up. Admission 15\u20ac, tickets can be purchased <a href=\"https:\/\/fienta.com\/medieval-days-public-dissection\">HERE.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p><strong>15:00<\/strong> <strong>Town Hall pharmacy history lesson<\/strong> in the Raeapteek museum (Raekoja plats 11). Free of charge.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1fdd0a9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1fdd0a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Historical tours and workshops in Russian:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>15:00<\/strong> Historical Tour \u201cWitch Hunt in the Middle Ages\u201d, held within the Tower of Bremen (Bremeni k\u00e4ik 1), under the learned guidance of Lord Eduard Paul Kohlhof. Letter of Writ (Entry Token): 8 Guilders, which may be procured <a href=\"https:\/\/fienta.com\/et\/keskaja-paevade-ajaloomatk-noiajaht-keskajal-vene-keeles\">HENCE<\/a><\/p>\n<p>During the lecture, we shall journey back to an age when magic and mystery were entwined with the very fabric of daily life. Castles, knights, the Inquisition, and, of course, witches\u2014all these weave the unforgettable tapestry of the Middle Ages. Witch hunts were widespread in those times, sparing not even the lands of present-day Estonia. Folk could be condemned to death for using folk remedies, possessing unusual knowledge, or even for mere suspicious coincidence. Even now, legends of the Inquisition and witches stir our imagination. Together, we shall explore why so-called seers, witches, and other magical folk were so relentlessly pursued.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-753f069 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"753f069\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39e100a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"39e100a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/medievaldays.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/keskaja-paevad-768x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-7141\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medievaldays.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/keskaja-paevad-768x1024.jpg 768w, 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srcset=\"https:\/\/medievaldays.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Keskaja-paevad-koirohi-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/medievaldays.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Keskaja-paevad-koirohi-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/medievaldays.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Keskaja-paevad-koirohi-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/medievaldays.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Keskaja-paevad-koirohi-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/medievaldays.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Keskaja-paevad-koirohi.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-00d877b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"00d877b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"992\" src=\"https:\/\/medievaldays.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Tales-of-Reval-826x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-7170\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medievaldays.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Tales-of-Reval-826x1024.jpg 826w, https:\/\/medievaldays.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Tales-of-Reval-242x300.jpg 242w, https:\/\/medievaldays.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Tales-of-Reval-768x952.jpg 768w, https:\/\/medievaldays.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Tales-of-Reval-1239x1536.jpg 1239w, https:\/\/medievaldays.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Tales-of-Reval-1652x2048.jpg 1652w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f848d47 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f848d47\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/medievaldays.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2-1024x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-7781\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medievaldays.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/medievaldays.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/medievaldays.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/medievaldays.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce0e72a puhapaev e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ce0e72a\" data-element_type=\"container\" id=\"puhapaev\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-429fd3a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"429fd3a\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a0522a puhapaev elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9a0522a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"puhapaev\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">SUNDAY, 13 July<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d0166d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5d0166d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Historical tours and workshops in Estonian:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"122\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"9\">12:00<\/strong> Historical Walk: <strong>Introduction to Hildegard&#8217;s Garden and Plants<\/strong><br data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"77\" \/>At the Old Town Community Garden. <strong data-start=\"111\" data-end=\"120\" data-is-only-node=\"\">FREE!<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"133\">13:00<\/strong> Historical Walk: <strong>&#8220;Public Dissection&#8221; <\/strong>at the Health Museum (Lai 30), max 25 people, age 14+. <strong data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"247\" data-is-only-node=\"\">TICKET PRICE:<\/strong> 15\u20ac<br \/>\n<strong data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"264\">14:00<\/strong> Historical Walk and Workshop: <strong>\u201cMedieval Spices at the Town Hall Pharmacy\u201d <\/strong>at Raekoja plats 11. Pre-registration required via email: <a class=\"cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"425\" data-is-only-node=\"\">revalirae@apotheka.ee<\/a>, payment on-site (cash is preferred for quicker processing). Children up to 7 years old (inclusive) are free. <strong data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"555\">TICKET PRICE:<\/strong> 7\u20ac<br \/>\n<strong data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"571\">15:00<\/strong> Historical Walk: <strong>&#8220;Public Dissection&#8221;<\/strong><br data-start=\"610\" data-end=\"613\" \/>At the Health Museum (Lai 30), max 25 people, age 14+. <strong data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"685\" data-is-only-node=\"\">TICKET PRICE:<\/strong> 15\u20ac<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-88d6648 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"88d6648\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong data-start=\"3719\" data-end=\"3765\">Workshops of Ancient Craft at the Medieval Days Market<\/p>\n<p>12:00 Woodcraft Workshop with Master Roland Burk<\/strong><br data-start=\"3765\" data-end=\"3768\" \/><em data-start=\"3768\" data-end=\"3826\">Token of Entry: 35 guilders \u2013 Prior inscription required<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong data-start=\"3854\" data-end=\"3909\">14:00 Potato-Printing Workshop with Mistress Talvi P\u00f5ldma<\/strong><br data-start=\"3909\" data-end=\"3912\" \/><em data-start=\"3912\" data-end=\"3970\">Token of Entry: 35 guilders \u2013 Prior inscription required<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong data-start=\"3999\" data-end=\"4063\">16:00 Jewelry Craft: Wax-Carving Workshop with Master Toomas M\u00e4ger<\/strong><br data-start=\"4063\" data-end=\"4066\" \/><em data-start=\"4066\" data-end=\"4124\">Token of Entry: 30 guilders \u2013 Prior inscription required<\/em><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8311023 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8311023\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Historical tours and workshops in English:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>10:30 and 13:00 <\/strong>Interactive old town tour<strong>&#8220;Journey in Reval&#8221; <\/strong>with the lords of the Tales of Reval. Start in front of the Tourist Information Center (Niguliste 2). Pay as a donation.<br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\n13:00 and 16:00 <\/strong>Town Hall Pharmacy history class in Raeapteek Museum (Raekoja Plats 11). Free of charge.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0779915 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0779915\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>City and historical tours in Russian:<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>15:00 <\/strong>Historical tour<strong data-start=\"72\" data-end=\"118\"> \u201cA Medieval Wedding\u201d<\/strong>, setting forth from the Gates of Viru, under the gracious guidance of Mistress Natalja Saal. Letter of Writ (Entry Token): 8 Guilders, which may be obtained <a href=\"https:\/\/fienta.com\/et\/keskaja-paevade-ajaloomatk-keskaja-pulmad-vene-keeles\">HENCE<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"380\">Thousands of books have been penned about how arduous it was to love and be together in the Middle Ages. Let us, then, try to glimpse what it felt like to walk beneath the yoke centuries ago. Who chose the match, and how was it done? Did the bride wear a white gown and veil? Why were so many guests invited to the wedding, and why was it so vital to provide them with good cheer?<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"677\">We shall wander through ancient places in Old Tallinn, places steeped in old wedding customs and traditions. And should there be a married couple among us, we shall enact for them (almost) a true medieval wedding. 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