st. catherine's passage

nickib861

Visit at night for a fabulous sight, restaurants here a plenty and the tombstones are worth a look. Make sure you also visit in the day for a different experience

FabioDiglio

St.Catherine's Passage is a picturesque narrow walkway, home to the St. Catherine's Guild, a collection of artisan and craft workshops

Dickd1946

A nice blend of the artists works that face this old structure lined with markers. Wonderful goods abound. Stick to the local art and artisans for remembrances of Tallinn and Estonia. The contrast from the monastery to the shops is a nice meld.

JornTv

The passage has some interesting tombstones and is nice looking; however, it is not a very special or impressive place. Location wise it is very central in Tallinn, so if you're in Old Town it is quite quick to take a walk and have a look.

davidgoldberg1

This narrow street is a fascinating fusion of Religion and Crafts. Its North side is composed of the remains of the church bearing that name, including tombstones from the original sanctuary. The South side is lined by craft shops going back as far as the Renaissance, where the artisans can be seen at work through the windows, or by stepping inside to their studios. These include glassmaking, textile and pottery production. It is really a miniature Time Machine all on its own that transports you back to olden times with convincing authenticity.

zebra48

Yes, it is a nice Alley to walk thru, but had expected more...Easy to find.Some nice shops as well.Of course you will take many pics here !

DownEastWeaver

The concierge at my hotel whose name is Kadri (Katherine) recommended that I stroll the passage. It isn't the easiest to find but a delight when you come upon it by accident. Yes, the shops are nice but stick to Estonian goods like art and glass. (Amber is not indigenous to Estonia; it is all imported.) What makes this special are the architecture and construction. Examining how this was built centuries ago gives food for thought. It was a feast for the eyes and the brain as well as the artist in me.

Jolyon67

One of the narrowest laneways in Tallinn's old town. It is a bit hard to find. If you walk along Müürivahe St on the inner edge of the city wall from Viru Gate, you will come to the passage beside the Dominican monastery. It runs alongside the monastery with ancient tombstones lining the wall on one side, and artisan shops on the other. Above you some tiled arches complete the quaint picture perfect passage. You exit onto Vene St.

lojlomax

The galleries in this small street are simply top notch...the potter who creates art ,not just " mugs", the glass blower whose work is exquisite, the stained glass gallery, the leather gallery, etc. These galleries are not filled with the normal tourist trinkets made in mass numbers. We found this to be a gourmet walk .....not inexpensive, but superior to most shops in Tallinn.

Feyenoorder

This lane goes from up the top of the fortifications down to the old town square. You walk between old buildings and a great wall, finishing off through an archway. Nice shops sell traditional handicrafts and amber along the way, or have a beer!

KatherineS599

was just a usual street. Sounded interesting in the tourist guide info but not as exciting as expected

711oscarl

I can see why this is a passage that becomes very picturesque. Amongst the photos I took Tallinn in this trip, this photos is one of the few that's in daylight and still looks amazing. A quick walk by is great.

Gus079

This is our second visit to Tallinn & St Catherine's Passage.A little hidden away, but once found ,a medieval area full of history ,craft shops & a cobble stone passage. Once a Monastery, some of the old stones still remain against the wall on the outside of the building. Great photo shoot & many interesting crafts being made .A must to visit in Tallinn.

leelee1969

Wonderfully medeival - cobbled streets so don't try wearing heels. Lots of places to stop and have a drink and take photos

candyrio27

Hidden away a bit, took us a while to find but then realised we'd passed by a couple of times. More great preservation of the old town.