Behind-the-Closed-Doors Tour of Gorhall (in Russian)

A unique tour programme created by the Estonian Centre of Architecture gives architecture enthusiasts the opportunity to look behind the doors of Tallinn’s Gorhall, which are usually closed to the public. Gorhall is one of the many facilities built in Tallinn to host the sailing regatta as part of the XXII Olympic Games, hosted by Moscow in 1980. The project was prepared by Raine Karp, Riina Altmäe and Ülo Sirp in 1976. It is one of the most outstanding examples of Soviet Estonian architecture in Tallinn. Gorhall also attracted considerable attention in 2020, when it was one of the most interesting filming locations for Christopher Nolan’s film TENET in Tallinn. In Nolan’s film, the building played the role of the Kyiv Opera House. The building fascinated the filmmakers above all with its monumental atmosphere. The history of Gorhall, what the inside of the building that served as a filming location for Nolan’s film looks like, and many other interesting facts can be heard during this unique tour. The tour lasts 90 minutes and is conducted in Estonian, Russian and English. Tours organised by the Estonian Centre of Architecture are led by Estonia’s best professional guides, united by an interest in architecture and its history. The Architectural Centre also organises customised tours in six languages to various interesting places throughout Estonia—if you are interested, send an enquiry to info@archtours.ee. The schedule of tours in Estonian can be found here. The schedule of tours in Russian can be found here. Get the news and follow our activities on Facebook.