Munkadetagune Torn (Tower behind Monks), Tallinn
The Tower behind Monks is located in the Old Town and is part of the medieval defensive structures of Tallinn. Today it is located at the crossroads of Müürivahe and Munga streets, sandwiched between the Bremen Tower and the Helleman Tower. The Tower behind Monks was named due to its location behind the former Dominican monastery of Catherine.
Until the end of the 18th century, the tower housed an ammunition depot, which is why in the 17th century it was popularly called the Tower of Ignition Cords. The tower has been burned repeatedly in its history, most recently in 1994.
During 1970s-1980s, the tower was restored and a café was opened in it. After the 1994 fire, it stood empty for some years, but after a renovation was completed in 2010, the tower is again open to visitors.
Until the end of the 18th century, the tower housed an ammunition depot, which is why in the 17th century it was popularly called the Tower of Ignition Cords. The tower has been burned repeatedly in its history, most recently in 1994.
During 1970s-1980s, the tower was restored and a café was opened in it. After the 1994 fire, it stood empty for some years, but after a renovation was completed in 2010, the tower is again open to visitors.
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Sight Name: Munkadetagune Torn (Tower behind Monks)
Sight Location: Tallinn, Estonia (See walking tours in Tallinn)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Tallinn, Estonia (See walking tours in Tallinn)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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