Danish King Garden

A quiet park in Tallinn's medieval Old Town – its name recalls 13th-century Danish rule, a green refuge within the UNESCO-listed historic centre.

The Danish King Garden is a quiet small park in Tallinn's medieval Old Town, located west of Rüütli Street. The name recalls Danish rule over Tallinn (Reval), which began in the 13th century when Danish crusaders built the castle on Toompea Hill. A stone commemorative plaque dedicated to the artist brothers Paul and Kristjan Raud has been placed in the park. The garden is a tranquil green retreat within Tallinn's UNESCO-protected Old Town – a small place that reflects the city's long history as a crossroads of Northern European powers.