Why Tallinn must never be completed
How St Olaf's Church was built
Cat's Well
The Devil's Wedding in Tallinn
Churches in Old Town
100

Where does the small gray man live?

Lake Ülemiste

100

Why were the people of Tallinn unhappy with their city before St Olaf’s church was built?

Tallinn was small and unremarkable and very few ships visited the city.

100

Who lived in the damp depths of the well?

A water spirit, an evil mermaid

100

What did the mysterious stranger want from the homeowner?

He wanted to rent out a room.

100

Which is the tallest church in Tallinn?

St Olaf's Church

200

What does the gray man ask every time he comes to visit?

“Is the city finished?”

200

What kind of deal did the builder offer the townsfolk?

The townsfolk had to pay 10 barrels of gold, but they could get the church for free if they guessed the builder's name.
200

What did the well-dweller want from the townsfolk?

For them to throw dead animals down the well.

200

What was not allowed for anyone to do during the Devil’s Wedding?

To eavesdrop

200

Which church has the oldest working clock in Tallinn?

Church of the Holy Spirit

300

What would happen if the gray man was ever told that the city is finished?

He would flood Tallinn with the water from Lake Ülemiste. 

300

How did the spy find out the builder’s name?

He overheard his wife singing to their child. 

300

Where in Tallinn is the Cat’s Well located?

On Rataskaevu Street

300

What did the homeowner do with the room where the Devil’s Wedding took place?

He sealed off the door and the window and drew curtains on the window

300

Which church is the oldest in Tallinn?

St Mary's Cathedral

400

What should you carry around with you in case the old gray man shows up and asks you the question?

A hammer and nails, or some tape?

400

What came out of the builder’s mouth after he died?

A frog and a snake

400

What did the well-dweller threaten to do if the townsfolk didn’t comply with his wishes?

To flood Tallinn

400

Who died after the Devil’s Wedding?

The homeowner's valet (servant)
400

Which church held the first church service in Estonian?

Church of the Holy Spirit

500

When (time of year and time of day) does the little gray man visit Tallinn?

Every autumn, on a dark midnight


500

Where did the builder live?

In Haljala

500

How did the townsfolk solve the problem with the well-dweller?

They closed the well.

500

In which building did the Devil’s Wedding take place?

Rataskaevu 16

500

Which church was dedicated to the patron saint of sailors?

St Nicholas' Church