Tallinn Shopping Vacation Guides

Estonian Amber Jewelry

They say that fashion only likes the new, but it’s currently obsessed by one of the most beautiful fossils on the planet – created around 90 million years ago when tree resin trapped debris such as leaves, seeds and feathers, preserving them inside what we now call amber. Its deep, sun-soaked color has long been associated with what is often referred to as the poetry of the Baltic. Shopping in the multi-faceted jewel of a city that is Tallinn is incomplete without picking up some gorgeous amber jewelry.

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Shopping Estonian Fashion

New York, London, Milan, Paris… Tallinn? The Estonian capital is beginning to establish its position as a fashion city, both locally and regionally. Thanks to Tallinn Fashion Week, which had its third annual showing in November 2010, a roster of young designers has emerged, mixing technical proficiency with boundary-pushing ideas.

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Shopping in Tallinn, Estonia

Estonian chocolate
Estonian chocolate has plenty of fans, and the mouth-watering delights of Kalev might be the reason why. Vanilla souffle, cranberry fillings and the hand-made truffles are just a few of 200-year-old Kalev’s specialities. Available in gift boxes featuring Estonian landmarks, they make a tempting present. The Kadriorg box with almond, hazelnut and coconut pralines is a threat.

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