Estonia

Points of Interest: Historical Sites

The House of the Brotherhood of Black Heads was used as a gathering place for local merchants until the mid-20th century.

House of the Brotherhood of Black Heads

Mustpeade Maja

26 Pikk Street
Tallinn 10133, Estonia

www.mustpeademaja.ee/

The Brotherhood was founded in 1399 to unite the young, single merchants of Tallinn. The building housing the Brotherhood was built in the 14th century and was redesigned in late 16th century using a Dutch architectural style. The doors and interiors of this building were lavishly decorated. The building was again renovated in 1908, giving it a neo-classical appearance. Today it can be used for concerts and other events. The Brotherhood in Tallinn disbanded in 1940 under Soviet occupation.