The Small Castle of the Teutonic Order; Commander’s residence
Clingenstain’s lodgings
Where the sword was discovered
Bell Tower Gate, a.k.a. Dome Gate
Short Hill guard tower through which the Toompea Murderer escaped
THE LOWER TOWN OF TALLINN IN
THE FIFTEENTH CENTURY
St Olaf’s Church
Melchior’s Pharmacy
Town Hall Square
Dominican Monastery
St Nicholas’s Church
Seppade Gate
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Translated from the Estonian Apteeker Melchior ja Oleviste Mõistatus First published by Varrak 2010
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