Bastion Passages and Carved Stone Museum
03.09.2026
Entrance is through the Kiek in de Kök tower. Due to the historical nature of the structures, the venue is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible.The tunnels maintain a year-round temperature of +10 to +12 °C (+50 to +54 °F). Therefore, warmer clothing is necessary—especially during the summer months—and appropriate footwear is highly recommended! Blankets are also available for visitors.The numerous mysterious tunnels were constructed along with the bastions in the 17th and 18th centuries. Their purpose was to move soldiers, weapons, and ammunition secretly, hidden from the enemy's sight.In 2010, the Tallinn City Museum team jointly created the bastion tunnels' exhibition, "Time Travel: Tallinn 1219–2219." Using innovative multimedia, video, and sound solutions, the exhibition introduces the birth and development of Tallinn, the history of the city's fortifications, and its most significant military events.The Carved Stone Museum, located within the bastion tunnels, features an exhibition called "City of Ruins." It consists of more than 200 carved stones and decorative fragments. The spaces are divided into four distinct themes, guiding the visitor through the "Garden of Eden," the "Hall of Columns," the "Hall of Death," and the "Sun Hall.
The tunnels and the Carved Stone Museum can be explored independently with an audio guide or by booking a guided tour. The museum exit is located at Freedom Square (Vabaduse väljak). Please note that specialized solutions for visitors with visual or hearing impairments are currently unavailable.
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