From the town wall
What remains of Pärnu's medieval defences, roughly fifteenth century.
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A medieval tower in the town of Pärnu, the oldest surviving building there and what remains of its old fortifications. It dates to roughly the fifteenth century, formed part of the town wall and was then used as a prison for centuries. The name Red Tower comes from a coat of red paint that covered it at some period, though today it is white. It matters to know it is not in Tallinn: Pärnu is a town on the west coast about a hundred and thirty kilometres south, and the bus takes around two hours. Pärnu itself is Estonia's summer capital: a resort town with a long sandy beach, parks and spa hotels, where Estonians go in summer. The tower is a small part of a visit there rather than a reason to come. The tower is small and seen in half an hour, and its hours are seasonal and may be limited to the summer months. Check before going.
What remains of Pärnu's medieval defences, roughly fifteenth century.
The tower served as a prison after losing its defensive purpose.
Pärnu is a beach and spa town where Estonians go in summer.
Pärnu, about 130 km south of Tallinn
In summer yes if you want a beach: the sand is fine and the water shallow and relatively warm by Baltic standards, and the town has a promenade, parks and spas. Outside summer it is very quiet. The journey is two hours by bus, so count on a full day or an overnight.
The beach and its promenade, the Tallinn Gate — a baroque gate from the town walls — the central streets with their timber buildings, and the beach parks. The town is small and walked in two hours; the rest is time on the sand.
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