Pikk Hermann Tower

The Pikk Hermann Tower, meaning Tall Hermann, rises above Toompea Hill in Tallinn as one of Estonia’s most powerful national symbols. Originally built in the 14th century as part of a medieval fortress, the tower has stood through centuries of foreign rule and political transformation.

Standing 45.6 meters tall, it forms part of Toompea Castle, now the seat of the Estonian Parliament. But what gives the tower special meaning is what flies from its top: the Estonian national flag. Raised every morning to the sound of the national anthem, it has become a ritual of independence and identity.

Pikk Hermann has long represented sovereignty — during Soviet occupation, the Estonian flag was replaced with the USSR’s. But in 1989, before Estonia officially regained its independence, the national flag was once again raised, marking a historic turning point.

In this activity, students will model Pikk Hermann and explore how a simple tower can become a monument of hope, memory, and national pride.

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