Tallinn Observatory

Tallinn Observatory is an observatory in , . Since 1993, the observatory is a part of Tallinn University of Technology. The observatory was established in 1954. Before using as an observatory, the building was Glehn's lookout tower.
parsek.yf.ttu.ee
Wikipedia
Photo: Epp, CC BY-SA 3.0 ee.
  • Type: Observatory
  • Description: observatory in Tallinn, Estonia
  • Address: Tähetorni 2, Tallinn, 11625

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Glehn Castle and Hiiu Stadium.

Manor estate
Photo: HartOve, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a castle on the hillside of , part of , . is situated 220 metres northeast of Tallinn Observatory.

Stadium
Photo: Epp, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a football stadium in , . Opened in 1936, it is the home ground of Nõmme Kalju FC. The stadium is located about 8 km southwest of the city centre, in the district of . is situated 490 metres east of Tallinn Observatory.

Church
Photo: Esthonos, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a church, which is situated 1 km east of Tallinn Observatory.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Nõmme and Nõmme.

Quarter
Photo: Dmitry G, Public domain.
is a subdistrict in the district of , , the capital of . It covers an area of 4.60 km2 and had a population on 1 January 2014 of 6,389, with a population density of 1,313.7/km2.

Suburb
Photo: Atsirlin, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is one of the eight administrative districts of , the capital of . It has a population of 37,147 and covers an area of 28 km2, population density is 1,326.7/km2.

Suburb
Photo: Avalikarvamus, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a subdistrict in the district of , , the capital of . It has a population of 50,688.

Tallinn Observatory

Latitude
59.3865° or 59° 23′ 11″ north
Longitude
24.65113° or 24° 39′ 4″ east
Height
22 metres (72 feet)
Open location code
9GF69MP2+JF
Open­Street­Map ID
way 26899660
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­yes
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­yes
Open­Street­Map feature
man_made=­observatory
Wiki­data ID
Q4450511
This page is based on OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons, and Wikipedia.
We’d love your help improving our open data sources. Thank you for contributing.

Satellite Map

Discover Tallinn Observatory from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
© Stadia Maps, Airbus DS, CNES, PlanetObserver, and Copernicus

In Other Languages

From Belarusian to Urdu—“Tallinn Observatory” goes by many names.
  • Belarusian: “Талінская абсерваторыя”
  • Estonian: “Tallinna tähetorn”
  • Estonian: “Tallinna Tähetorn”
  • French: “observatoire de Tallinn”
  • French: “Observatoire de Tallinn”
  • Italian: “osservatorio di Tallinn”
  • Persian: “رصدخانه تالین”
  • Portuguese: “Observatório de Tallinn”
  • Russian: “Таллинская обсерватория”
  • Urdu: “ٹالن رصدگاہ”

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Rõõmuallikas and Glehn’s Park.

Nearby Places

Explore places such as Krokodill and Kalevipoeg.

North Estonia: Must-Visit Destinations

Delve into Rakvere, Paldiski, Maardu, and Lahemaa National Park.

Curious Observatories to Discover

Uncover intriguing observatories from every corner of the globe.