I've travelled every continent - this is the most underrated city I've ever seen
A travel blogger who has visited all seven continents has revealed the 'most underrated city' she'd go back to in 'a heartbeat'. Travel lover and photographer @Amanda_wanders regularly shares travel inspiration and tips with her 40,000 TikTok followers.
She's visited countless beloved destinations and lesser-known spots. In one video, Amanda heaped praise on a European city that she thinks deserves more praise — and the flight time from the UK is under three hours. Sharing the recommendation, Amanda told followers: "I've been to all seven continents and this is my most underrated city. Tallin, Estonia."
In her video, she shared several videos from her visit to the historic capital city, known for its medieval architecture and 'fairy tale' streets, and it's easy to see why she loved her visit. Amanda's caption added: "Legit without question this is the most underrated city I've ever been to and I would go back again a heartbeat!"
Found on the Baltic Sea, Tallinn is Estonia's largest city. Visit Tallinn says: "Tallinn is a cosy capital with clean air and a relaxed vibe. Historical and cultural legacies from different eras contrast with its vibrant and creative urban environment.
"Tallinn enchants with its medieval Old Town, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, varied districts and rich urban nature. A lively, year-round cultural scene and culinary delights inspired by local traditions and Nordic cuisine add further layers of interest."
Expanding on the history of the Old Town, the tourism website adds: "A UNESCO World Heritage site, Tallinn's Old Town is a fairy tale come to life. Here you will find the oldest continually operating apothecary in Europe, the St Olaf's church, what was once the world's tallest building, Northern Europe's mightiest defensive wall and system of towers dating to the Middle Ages, and one of the best-preserved Gothic town halls. The first public Christmas tree in Europe was also erected in Tallinn.
"The Old Town is Tallinn's beating and burgeoning heart to this day. Cosy cafés tucked in inner courtyards, world-class restaurants, intriguing contemporary art galleries, exciting museums, and a year-round event calendar all make Tallinn's Old Town a source of admiration and discovery. For a place so historic, it always has something new to offer."
While it's not the only attraction, the Old Town is the most popular with Tripadvisor reviews, which have ranked it as the number one thing to do in Tallinn, out of hundreds of entries.
One impressed visitor said: "A beautiful old town. A really excellent old town, even with its city walls just wonderful. Add to that the many small streets and very well restored/preserved houses just wonderful to walk in warm temperatures there.
"Also recommended is the ascent to the upper town, because from there the view of Tallinn is again so beautiful." Another comment reads: "You will spend hours here and you will constantly find something to be in awe of. Plenty of historical sites, restaurants and things to see and do. Such a beautiful city."
Someone else thought: "Tallinn is a really delightful city! It is definitely worth a visit, especially if you are fond of medieval architecture and like to lose yourself in romantic alleys that pop out onto beautiful parks and breathtaking views of the city towers.
"Tallinn isn't huge, so if you're going fast and fast, you'll just need a weekend to explore the bulk of the old town, although a calmer and more reflective visit is obviously preferable. Do not miss the opportunity to taste the typical Estonian cuisine in the many restaurants of the old town!"
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