Tour Behind the Closed Doors of Linnahall (in Estonian)

This unique tour programme created by the Estonian Centre of Architecture gives architecture enthusiasts the opportunity to peek behind the otherwise closed doors of Tallinn Linnahall. The Estonian Centre of Architecture has been organising tours of Tallinn Linnahall since 2020, and our guides are people who know this building and its story better than anyone else. Linnahall is part of a building complex constructed to host the sailing regatta of the XXII Moscow Olympic Games, held in Tallinn in 1980. The building was designed by Raine Karp together with Riina Altmäe and Ülo Sirp in 1976. It is one of the most outstanding examples of Soviet-era architecture in Tallinn, Estonia. Linnahall also received considerable attention in 2020, when it became one of the most exciting filming locations in Tallinn for Christopher Nolan’s film TENET. In Nolan’s film, the building stood in for the Kyiv Opera House. The building captivated the filmmakers above all with its monumental atmosphere. What is the history of Tallinn Linnahall, what does the interior of the building used as a filming location for Nolan’s film look like, which stars have performed on the Linnahall stage (and what was the ‘backstage’ like for those stars), and much more will be revealed during this unique tour. The tour lasts 90 minutes in total, and tours take place in Estonian, Russian and English. The tours organised by the Estonian Centre of Architecture are led by Estonia’s best professional guides, who share an interest in architecture and its history. The Architecture Centre also organises private tours for interested parties in various fascinating locations across Estonia, in six languages—inquiries can be sent to info@archtours.ee. Find the schedule for tours in Estonian here. Find the schedule for tours in Russian here. Find the schedule for tours in English here. Explore other tours and opportunities offered by the Estonian Centre of Architecture as well. Get news and follow our activities on Facebook.