Pikk Hermann

59.43519444444424.74Koordinaten: 59 ° 26 '7 "N, 24 ° 44' 24" E The Tall Hermann (Estonian Pikk Hermann) is one of the four corner towers of the original medieval castle on Toompea in Tallinn.

The Pikk Hermann is part of the Tallinn castle, where the Estonian Parliament ( Riigikogu ) has its seat. He is considered one of the landmarks of the Estonian capital.

Architectural History

The Tall Hermann was built as a high and slender watchtower 1360-1370. It was enlarged in the 16th century to its present height of 45.6 m. Its peak is 95 m above sea level. The Strong Tower " Hermann" was named according to medieval tradition.

The tower consists of ten floors and an observation deck. On it is a steep stone staircase with 215 steps.

The other towers of Tallinn's castle are the guy storms (1767-1773 removed ), Pils Scores and country crown.

Flag

Traditionally on the Long Hermann blowing the flag of the ruler of Estonia. For the first time there, the blue-black- white tricolor was hoisted Estonia on 12 November 1918.

In the morning hoisting the flag of the Estonian national anthem is played.

During lowering of the flag is heard every night of a melody from the popular song Mu isamaa on minu arm ( "My country is my love "). The text is by the Estonian poet Lydia Koidula, the music of the composer Gustav Ernesaks.

By 2009, the evening was the song Mu isamaa armas ( "My dear Fatherland" ) played. The text was created by the Baltic German pastor Martin Körber to the tune of the German student song We had built a stately house from August Daniel von Binzer.