The former industrial district and later an unsightly brownfield is gradually turning into an extremely interesting hipster place full of cafes, small galleries and various creative companies, centres and workshops.

The site was formerly the headquarters of the Baltic Railway Company.

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Cafes and bistros

Telliskivi is a neighbourhood full of student and hipster eateries, cafes and small eateries.

In summer, many of them have gardens and outdoor seating.

One of the most interesting is definitely the Peatus bistro in a disused railway carriage.

Galleries, museums and cultural centres

Head to Telliskivi mainly for culture, which focuses on creative arts, photography and documentary work.

• Fotografiska - Tallinn's largest gallery focusing on modern photography is a branch of Stockholm's Fotografiska
  • Official website, price list and current information: tallinn.fotografiska.com
• Juhan Kuus Documentary Photo Center - Estonian Documentary Photography Center
  • Official website, price list and current information: dokfoto.ee
• Sõltumatu Tantsu Lava - modern dance theatre and centre
  • Official website, price list and current information: stl.ee
• Da Vinci Genius - an interactive gallery featuring the work of Lenardo da Vinci
  • Official website, price list and current information: davincigenius.ee
• Telliskivi Loomelinnaku gallery - gallery focusing on young artists from all over the world with various events
  • Official website, price list and current information: telliskivi.cc/telliskivi-creative-city-gallery

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