This view of Pikk St. highlights the blend of commerce and history that has defined the area for centuries. The foreground features the large display windows of Pikk 12 and the red sign for Oh la la, a well-known gift shop at Pikk 10. These buildings continue the street's medieval legacy as the primary commercial artery connecting the harbor to the upper town. On the right, the prominent "LIVONIA" sign marks a shop specializing in traditional Estonian linen and wool products, housed in a building that respects the historic streetscape. Further down at Pikk 12 (corner), the "Veta" sign indicates a brand store known for knitwear, located in a building with a distinctive rounded corner bay window. The blue and yellow flag flying further down the street marks the location of the Swedish Embassy at Pikk 28. Housed in the magnificent von Rosen Palace (dating from the 1670s), it stands as a reminder of the Swedish era in Estonia's history. Estonia
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Thu 16 Oct 2025 15:07:32 - Exposure: 1/80 sec - Aperture: F/7.1 - Focal length: 35 mm - ISO 400
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