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Fat Margaret Tower (so-called for its thick walls) guarded the entry gate of the town in
medieval times (the sea once came much closer to this point than it does today). The re-
lief above the gate dates from the 16th century, during Hanseatic times, when Sweden took
Estonia from Germany. The Estonian Maritime Museum in the tower is paltry (€4, Wed-
Sun 10:00-18:00, closed Mon-Tue, tel. 641-1408).
Just inside the gate, you'll feel the economic power of those early German trading days.
The buildings nicknamed “Three Sisters” (on the right), now a hotel, are textbook examples
of a merchant home/warehouse/office from the 15th-century Hanseatic Golden Age. The
charmingly carved door near the corner evokes the wealth of Tallinn's merchant class.
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