7is7.com > Estonia > Tallinn Town Hall Inside
Photo Index
Previous Photo
Next Photo

Tallinn Town Hall Inside

Tallinna Raekoda

On the inside, Tallinn's medieval town hall is richly decorated with medieval art representing biblical scenes and medieval tales.

Tallinn town hall tapestry
Tallinn town hall tapestry.

An interesting carving inside Tallinn's medieval town hall is one depicting a woman riding a man! It refers to the medieval tale of Phyllis riding Aristotle, which symbolizes the power of passion over reason.

Carving of Phyllis riding Aristotle.
Carving of Phyllis riding Aristotle.

Location: 59°26'13"N 24°44'43"E on: Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Maa Amet.

Get Firefox! Download LibreOffice Use Fedora