Tallinn, an important port from long ago, has become a bridge between East and West due to its geographic position. Estonians are a nation with a long history. The first human settlements recorded  are from 3500 years ago. The first time Tallinn was mentioned in  a written source, was in 1154, on the world map of an Arabian geographer Al-Idrisi. Tallinn gained its rights as a city in 1248.

The beautiful Old Town with its fascinating medieval architecture and slender church spires is included in the UNESCO World Heritage list. Adjacent to the Old Town the modern city is developing, connecting the historical past with the 21^st century.

Tallinn, as the point of contact between different cultures and economic environments, has become not only the meeting-place for businessmen but also for tourists from East and West, North and South.