Tallinn town hall, for a long time, which is the center of the municipal authorities of the lower city, has today become one of the main tourist attractions. First is the structure mentioned in written sources in 1322. At the time city hall was a one-story building made of limestone. By the end of the 14th century, in connection with the increasing importance of Tallinn in the Hanseatic League, the town hall began to expand. In the period of the greatest prosperity of Tallinn as a cultural and commercial city, the town hall has undergone significant changes. It expanded on the second floor were lined ceremonial hall, was also built representative tower.

In 1530, at the Tallinn town hall was mounted vane, called Old Thomas, who is guarding the city for almost 500 years. Legend has it that in medieval times in Tallinn on the square near the Big Sea gate every spring, the competitions among archers. The aim of the competition was hit on the target, representing a wooden figure in the form of a parrot set on top of a high pole. The marksman waited for the prize – a silver Cup. And once, when participants only lined up in a row, parrot pierced by someone's arrow, fell. Unknown turned ordinary Tallinn poor Thomas, who was scolded and forced to put a target in place. The news of the moment spread through the entire city, and the boy's mother did not even believe in a good outcome. However, all completed successfully. The young man not to punish, but rather was offered to become a guard, which in those days was considered a great honor, especially for a poor person. Throughout his life Thomas have repeatedly showed heroism and managed to justify the confidence placed in him. In old age he grew a mustache and became similar to the guard standing at the top of the tower. Since then, the weather vane on the tower of city hall and call the old Toomas.

The basement of the town hall is the oldest room of this building. Previously, it was used as a wine cellar. The space located under the basement called a trading room, it is assumed that here was kept the most valuable goods.

The most luxurious rooms are located on the main floor of the town hall. This Burgher hall, or lobby, and the most important room of the magistrate. In the middle ages, the lobby was a place of celebrations and holidays the citizens. Also there were performances of itinerant actors and musicians. In our days there are concerts and receptions.

In 1547 to decorate the town hall in the Netherlands were ordered and made tapestries. Now original tapestries are stored in Tallinn city Museum, and are beautiful examples of textile art in Estonia Renaissance. And Burgher room wall is decorated with replicas of tapestries depicting scenes of king Solomon. Draw attention and located in the lobby of the municipal arms, which are located above the door leading into the hall magistrate.

Hall magistrate – the most important room of the Tallinn town hall. There was going to the city Council, the decisions and laws relating to the city. Also, until the late 19th century, belonged to the magistrate of the Supreme judicial authority. So the room was used as a courtroom, it is his destiny emphasizes the red color of the walls and painting with judicial issues. In the courtroom a great variety of characters. The most important works of art in Tallinn's town Hall talk about morality, honesty, justice. Directly connected with justice 6 paintings on biblical themes, created in the 17th century lübeck artist Johann Aken. Beautiful and interesting for review are scenes and ornaments, made in the technique of carving.

In the kitchen preparing dishes for big holidays. In the corner of the kitchen was the chimney, which represents a stone pillar, which in the 19th century was demolished and reconstructed in 2004. Water town hall was received from the well, was also used and rain water collected in large barrels.

Ongoing restoration work of the Tallinn town hall is subject to the rehabilitation of the structure in the form in which it was in the 15th century. Now the height of the hall is 64 meters. With balcony, located at a height of 34 meters, offers a wonderful view of the town hall square.