Tallinn Town Hall, has long been a center of municipal government of the lower town, has now turned into one of the main tourist attractions. For the first time this building is mentioned in written records in 1322. While Hall was a one-story structure made of limestone. By the end of the 14th century, due to the increased value of Tallinn in the Hanseatic League, the town hall began to expand. During the heyday of Tallinn as a cultural and commercial city, the town hall suffered significant changes. She expanded on the second floor were built ceremonial halls, a representative was also built the tower.

In 1530, at the Town Hall was installed wind vane, called Old Thomas, who guards the city for almost 500 years .  According to legend, in the medieval times in Tallinn square near Great Coastal Gate every spring held competitions among archers .  The aim of the competition is to hit the target, which is a wooden figure of a parrot, mounted on top of a high pole .  Himself marksman awaited prize - a large silver cup .  And once, when agonists only lined, parrot, pierced by someone's arrow fell .  It turned out to be an ordinary anonymous Tallinn poor Thomas, who scolded and forced to put in place a target .  The news spread through the moment of the entire city, and the mother of the young men no longer believed in the good outcome of the case .  However, all ended well .  The young man did not punish, but rather offered to become a guard, which in those days was considered a great honor, especially for a poor man .  During his lifetime, Thomas repeatedly showed heroism and was able to justify the trust placed in him .  In old age, he grew a mustache and looked like a guard standing on top of the tower .  Since then, the weather vane on the tower of the town hall and called Old Thomas .

Basement Hall is the oldest room of the building. In the past it was used as a wine cellar. The room is located under the basement, called the shop floor, it is assumed here that the most valuable items were stored.

The most luxurious rooms are located on the main floor of the town hall. This Citizens' Hall, or lobby, and the most important building - Hall Magistrate. In the Middle Ages, the lobby was a place of celebrations and holidays residents. Also, there were performances of itinerant actors and musicians. Nowadays there are concerts and receptions.

In 1547 for the decoration of the town hall in the Netherlands have been ordered and made tapestries. Now the original tapestries are kept in the Tallinn City Museum, and is a beautiful example of textile art in Estonia Renaissance. A wall burgher room now decorated with replicas of tapestries, which depict scenes of King Solomon. Attract attention and located in the lobby of the city coat of arms, which are above the door leading to the Hall of Magistrates.

Magistrate Hall - the main room of the Town Hall. There was going to City Council, to make decisions and laws relating to the city. Also, until the end of the 19th century, it belonged to the highest magistrate judiciary. Therefore, the room was used as a courtroom and it is his destiny emphasizes the red color of the walls and painting with the theme of the judiciary. In the courtroom, a wide variety of characters. The most important works of art in the Tallinn Town Hall talk about morality, honesty, fairness. Directly linked with justice 6 paintings on biblical themes, created in the 17th century Lübeck painter Johann Aken. Beautiful and interesting scenes are for reference and ornaments, in the technique of woodcarving.

In kitchens preparing food for large celebrations. In the corner of the kitchen was a chimney, which is a stone pillar, which in the 19th century was demolished and rebuilt in 2004. Water Hall received from the well, it has also been used and rain water collected in large barrels.

Ongoing restoration works are subject to the Town Hall for the reconstruction of the structure in the form in which it was in the 15th century. Now the height of the hall is 64 meters. From the balcony, which is located at an altitude of 34 meters, it offers a wonderful view of the Old Town Square.