Kadriorg

Kadriorg is a district (linnaosa) of Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, located east of the city center along the coast. The name Kadriorg translates to Catherine's Valley, reflecting its historical association with Catherine I of Russia.

The centerpiece is Kadriorg Palace, a Baroque palace built in the early 18th century as a summer residence for Peter the Great and Catherine I. The palace and the surrounding park were developed to house the residence, and the park became one of the city’s notable early landscape works.

Today, the palace houses the Kadriorg Art Museum, part of the Estonian Art Museum network, which hosts collections and temporary exhibitions of European and Russian art, with emphasis on the 18th–20th centuries. Adjacent to the palace is Kadriorg Park, a major public space that remains a focus of cultural events, strolls, and outdoor activities.

The district is also home to the Kumu art museum, the main building of Estonia’s Art Museum system, located in Kadriorg Park. Kumu opened in 2006 and is one of the country’s most visited cultural institutions, presenting extensive collections of Estonian and international art.

Kadriorg is known for its quiet residential character, with a mix of late-19th and early-20th-century housing, embassies, and cultural institutions. Its combination of historic architecture, expansive green spaces, and museums makes it a notable district in Tallinn.