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Walls of Tallinn (Tallinn City Wall)
Native name
Estonian: Tallinna linnamüür
Tallinn City Wall
LocationTallinn, Estonia
Founded13th century
Built forDefense for the City of Tallinn
Architectural style(s)Medieval city wall
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Official nameHistoric Centre (Old Town) of Tallinn
TypeCultural
Criteriaii, iv
Designated1997 (21st session)
Reference no.822
Europe and North America
http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/822

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