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Fat Margaret (Paks Margareeta)
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Welcome to the Museum and Visitor Centre of Fat Margaret! You are about to embark on a journey in a UNESCO World Heritage complex which includes a medieval shipwreck, an impressive exhibition of ship models, and exciting interactive solutions, in a word: Towering Tales of the Sea! Museum and Visitor Centre of Fat Margaret reopened again 29th of November 2019. During the holidays 2019-2020, we're open: http://meremuuseum.ee/paksmargareeta/en/visitor-information/opening-times/
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Traveller3300
Belgium60 contributions
Great activtiy! Modern museum with nice elaborate collection
Dec 2022 • Friends
Modern museum, very well put together in a beautiful location. Recommend for children too. There is much to see, you can walk around for about an hour. Also nice gift shop and cafetaria and also
Written 15 December 2022
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laczkozsu
Debrecen, Hungary1,382 contributions
A „fat” bastion with thick walls
May 2022
This funny name perhaps came after its shape or its cannon. It’s one of 26 bastions of the town wall. It was built in 1500s originally served to protect the port, but later it became gunpowder and weapon warehouse and prison. The diameter of the building is 25 metres and its height is about 20m, its walls are 4,4-6 metres thick. We visited it and took lots of photos. Nowdays it’s the Estonian Maritime Museum building. It was closed so we couldn’t go in, but it’s worth to see it outside, too.
Written 10 December 2022
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Richard M
Hampstead Norreys, UK756 contributions
Fascintaing exhibition in a wonderful location
Jun 2022
The tower contains the maritime museum which is very good with a lot of interactive displays that always make a museum more interesting. You can also see the interior of the tower and get access to the roof garden for more wonderful views of the city.
Written 25 June 2022
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Roslyn138
Wrexham, UK601 contributions
Maritime Museum - worth a visit
May 2022
Walking around Tallinn on our cruise ship port stop , we were hoping to visit the KGB jail ( closed on Monday. However we were very close to Fat Margaret, and went inside to inspect.
Its an unique building to house the maritime exhibits, and it is spread over 4 /5 floors, each specific to a different era/ age. On the ground floor his is a 700 year old wreck on display as well as a number of artefacts.
The displays are very well laid out , and a great deal of digital and hands on exhibits. We also went to the rooftop where there is a bar/cafe. An ideal spot to take in the panoramic views of the harbour and the old town.
The cost per adult was 15 Euros ( about £25 for a couple) and we thought it was good value.
When you go outside and to the right of the arches - there is an interesting bunker - a relic of the Russian occupation ? Out side the
Written 13 June 2022
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Nina
Delft, The Netherlands184 contributions
Very interesting and modern museum
Sep 2021
This museum is one of the two locations of the Maritime Museum. We had already visited the Sea Plane Harbour before visiting the Fat Margaret location.

The museum has a very interesting layout, taking the visitors through naval history, with a different period highlighted on each floor. Starting in the middle ages and ending in the present, the museum gives you a very good impression of the changes in shipping technology.

Even if you're not primarily interested in naval history, the interactive and informative displays could easily keep you entertained for 1-2 hours.
Written 29 September 2021
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Angela S
Riga, Latvia114 contributions
Interesting museums
Aug 2020
The building is medieval and looks fantastic. The exposition is a part of Maritime Museum and there are a lot of ship models. If you a ship fan, you could spend there 3-4 hours.
Written 31 May 2021
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Julie F
Helsinki, Finland37 contributions
Beautiful building with a nice exposition
Sep 2020
Beautiful building from the inside. Usually we just see it from outside at the entrance of the Old Town. But worth a visit, the exposition is very well presented and gives us a lot of information about the history of shipping in Estonia.
Written 22 September 2020
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Mikael F
Helsinki, Finland29,629 contributions
Impressive tower
Jan 2020
The medieval Fat Margaret Tower and the Great Coastal Gate next to it were built to defend the city from the seaward side of town.

The tower was completed in 1530. The round tower has a diameter of 25 meters and a height of 20 meters. The walls are 5 meters thick.

After the two-year renovation of the Fat Margaret Tower and the Great Coastal Gate, the Estonian Maritime Museum was opened here in November 2019.

From the tower's rooftop, you have panoramic views of the Tallinn harbor and Old Town.
Written 28 January 2020
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Licka K
Tallinn, Estonia142 contributions
Highly recommended for visit after renovation
Dec 2019
The Fat Margaret Tower as an original part of the Estonian Maritime Museum was opened after the total renovation on November 28, 2019. And it’s really worth visiting it, if you interested in the topic. Plan at least 1,5 hours just for the exposition.
Written 14 January 2020
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Dingers
St Austell, UK67 contributions
Superb location
Jan 2020 • Friends
I stayed in room 109 as a single room. With en suite. The room was a good size and was exceptionally clean. The decor was slightly tired but the hostel is extremely well priced and good safe facilities. The location is perfect for easy access to the city and the port. Less than 10 minutes each way. The staff are exceptionally friendly and helpful and English was perfect. I would highly recommend. Was an incredibly safe and well run Hostel.
Written 4 January 2020
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