Tallinn Lower Town

This picture was taken from the Upper Town of Tallinn. It shows some of the roofs of the Lower Town. In the background, you can see the Norwegian Jewel and another cruise ship.

At one time, the Upper and Lower Towns were different cities. The Upper Town was populated mainly by the upper class. The Lower Town was populated by the workers.

There was a single road between the towns. If there was a dispute, one or another or both towns would barricade the road and prevent people from travelling between the towns. Now both are part of Tallinn.