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What to bring from Tallinn as a gift?

Ancient and very beautiful city of Tallinn is rich not only in high culture with all its European values: it also satisfies all shoppers. The question: "What to bring from Tallinn?" Almost every tourist is asked, because the eyes truly run away. This article is designed to slightly order knowledge about this side of the beautiful city.

What to look for

So, what to bring from Tallinn, so it was not burdensome in finance, in size and weight, but it looked original and was able to give a long memory of the journey? You probably will not believe, but in the Estonian capital such gifts can be found almost at every corner. It is noteworthy that in this city, not only souvenirs are good, but a more detailed story will follow below, but also wardrobe items, sweets and spirits, dishes and, of course, exquisite jewelry.

Tourists who have already visited this region say that you can get dressed by the latest fashion squeak, buying clothes of great quality and not spending too much on it. You can bring to friends and relatives excellent chocolate and delicious liqueurs - these products are also like the face of the city, as well as the famous jewelry made of amber.

Shopping on walks

Shops with souvenirs are scattered throughout Tallinn and everywhere, that's why there are no problems with searches, any gift or souvenir for memory can be bought literally at every step. Guides prefer to drive their groups around the Old Town, directly along Viru Street and in nearby alleys.

However, and further, and in any direction, you can usefully stroll: the city is beautiful everywhere, and in the shops the farther from the town hall, the souvenirs are richer, more original and, more importantly, better and cheaper. Therefore, it makes sense to walk along Viru Street to the end, and look around the alleyways further away, only then will it be possible to decide what to bring home from Tallinn.

Handmade

Souvenir shops almost everywhere in Tallinn offer a wide variety of juniper crafts. It is not only beautiful and useless trinkets for memory, there are very durable utensils here, as well as gorgeous caskets and unique key fobs. Sets of accessories for the kitchen are not just beautiful - they uniquely fit into any style of the interior.

But almost every tourist buys knickknacks, without thinking about what to bring from Tallinn, because even a dusting souvenir on the shelf will always remind you of wonderful days of communication with an ancient unique European city, when somewhere far away the everyday fuss remained and rest days were accompanied by rest And beauty.

Linen

Practical housewives must buy Estonian flax. These products - both bedding and kitchen - will certainly serve for a very long time, and their ecological purity is guaranteed by the material itself. This is a tablecloth with hand embroidered, and napkins are all kinds of, and kitchen towels, decorated with national patterns.

Embroidered bedding will be the subject of general envy over the years - linen is one of the most durable materials. There are also linen dresses, shirts, sarafans with fine embroidery, which are also invariably in high demand. Do not know what to bring from Tallinn as a present to relatives? Pay attention to such things - you will not lose!

For warm memories

Natural wool handmade and products made of it - this is also a very popular area of traditional Estonian hospitality. Knitwear is popular everywhere, and local people in terms of sales can compete with Orenburg down. No wonder that the majority of tourists, having familiarized themselves with the assortment of local products, no longer puzzle over what to bring from Tallinn. A photo of woolen items with patterns, bright patterns or ornaments will surely help the rest choose a memorable little thing about this city.

In shops and souvenir shops, everything that anyone can be sold: from patterned sweaters and cool caps with ears or horns, from scarves, capes, shawls and mittens to huge plaids made of thick natural handmade yarn, also decorated with national ornaments. Very various souvenirs from Tallinn. What to bring - everyone will decide for himself, for every taste there is a choice, and besides the richest.

Textile

Patterns just do not exist: these are not only traditional deer, cats and lambs, but also decoration with ribbons, gum, string or rhinestones. Estonian national patterns are known all over Europe, and warm hand knitted sweaters there are highly appreciated - much like the textiles of the Krenholm factory, known in our country since Soviet times.

Since these products differ in Europe and almost do not arrive at the counters of Russian outlets, they need to be bought in Tallinn: it is not only a memory, but also an excellent investment of funds. These things will serve as faith and truth for a long time. From what can be brought from Tallinn as a present, Krengolm textile is truly the best choice.

Colored glass

In Tallinn, the products of glass blowing workshops are particularly loved, and the very process of their making can be observed live: as from a melted drop of liquid glass appears a unique thing that you can buy even warm. In the shops at the shops are selling amazing vases, sets of wine glasses, wine glasses and other ceremonial dishes, as well as window pendants, various figures and decorations for the walls.

What souvenirs to bring from Tallinn, to solve independently is quite difficult, because the choice is huge. There are also the most simple trinkets from glass, and stained author's works, and all sorts of nice gifts - from simple magnets to the refrigerator to functional exclusive products. But each of them is a symbol of the Estonian capital, and therefore the memory of it will not be erased over the years.

Ceramics and forging

Ceramic products are still as traditional for modern Tallinn, as in the Middle Ages. Products that tourists buy are still unique: they are ceramic copies of the most famous buildings, souvenir plates with images of the most remarkable places of the capital and the country. And just like on woolen sweaters, socks and mittens, national ornaments - ceramics, glassware, and linen towels take place here equally gratefully.

In addition to beer mugs, colored glasses and souvenir plates, look at forged products. What can you bring from Tallinn from this category of goods? People who are not constrained in money are in demand for figurines of animals and knights. Yes, they are quite large and heavy, but they will decorate an apartment or a country house, making the interior truly unique. Can not afford such a purchase? No problem! In Tallinn, there are many smaller forged ashtrays, stands and vases.

Marzipan

Delicacy, which consists of sugar and almonds, was invented in the Middle Ages as a medicine, manufactured and sold only in pharmacies. This is mentioned in written sources in 1422: the Tallinn Town Hall pharmacy began to sell a new, invented there drug - mitridatsium, which was cured by a seriously ill ratman from the city council. According to the legends, it was invented by a very intelligent disciple Mart, since the pharmacist, who was charged with making the medicine, was sick. The pupil used absolutely other ingredients, which he considered to be the most delicious. Try the first dose was the author of the drug, so as not to expose a noble sickness of poisoning. If the medicine is bitter, the ratman may well abandon it, looking at the apothecary's apprentice. And if so, add a sweetie ...

Naturally, the drug liked the patient. And not only. Almond relieved him of the pain in his stomach. Then the medicine was called Mart bread. Over time, special forms for baking and ... marzipans with the image of the coat of arms of Tallinn appeared in the town hall. In addition, the production of marzipan figurines began. On the healing properties of almonds and today it is well known, it is literally a panacea. The disciple Mart was not mistaken in the ingredients. A delicacy is the hallmark of the city and country.

Candies

Estonian sweets are known all over the world, and this is not only marzipan, but also chocolate Kalev. After visiting the museum-store of marzipan, every tourist learns that it is delicious to bring home from Tallinn. That's why the ancient cafe Maiasmokk along Pikk street, house 16 is an obligatory item in the plans of each guide.

Here you can mold a figure from the sweet mixture yourself and to your own taste. And what kind of chocolate? The most famous and prestigious brands in Estonia are Kalev, Kalevipoeg, Linda. If you have a friend-sweet tooth (and who does not?), Be sure to bring them one of the best gifts in the national style. Sixty-odd varieties of chocolates and chocolate of the mentioned companies are bought in a shop along Roseni Street, 7.

More from the delicious

Another national food product, considered (and still considered) by many is curative, is the liquor "Old Tallinn", which became the same symbol as marzipan. It is purchased by tourists from all over the world. The drink is in no way inferior to the famous Riga balsam from neighboring Latvia, in any case, the guests of the capital enjoy no less popularity.

And what else to bring from Tallinn from the products? First of all fish products are sprats and spicy herring. And, of course, great Estonian cheeses. Tourists willingly buy them in large quantities - and for themselves, and for friends, and for loved ones. It is also often carried to different countries from Estonia fragrant honey, delicious pasta and a variety of jam, cooked by handicrafts according to old recipes and only from seasonal berries and fruits collected by hand.

Glycerin soap

Handmade soap is always a magnificent souvenir, accepted with gratitude as a gift. Especially if it is a soap of high quality and attractive appearance. Especially appreciate the tourists glycerin, cooked in Tallinn. Brewed it at home, flavors, spices and all other ingredients are used only natural and beneficial to the skin. Especially fond of all Tallinn glycerine soap with cinnamon, which is called "Christmas cake."

It is produced only in small batches, despite the high demand. In the composition only natural oils, spring water, honey, milk, dried flowers and herbs, spices, natural glycerin of vegetable origin. It is these ingredients that help to soften and refresh the skin. Tallinn soap is perfectly foamed, has good detergent properties and is absolutely harmless. It is sold everywhere - in souvenir shops and markets.

Stalls and shops

The most popular stores are the "Craftsman's Yard" in Katarina Lane and the Krabuda Shop, where gift sets and souvenirs are made according to medieval patterns, and therefore have a special color. The store of Eesti Käsitöö in the Old Town is also popular.

They love tourists and the nearby Rewill shop, where the handicrafts of craftsmen "settled". Stained glass workshops are in different places, but Dolores Hoffman's products take special care. It's in the same place, in Katarina's lane.

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