Raekoja
Raekoja is the Estonian term for a city hall and is used in the official names of municipal buildings and central squares in many Estonian towns. The word raekoja is the genitive form of raekoda, literally “house of the city council.” In practice, Raekoja often designates the central square known as Raekoja plats (Town Hall Square) that traditionally housed markets and civic gatherings and remains a focal point of municipal life.
Central squares named Raekoja plats typically feature the town hall as a principal building and often host
Notable examples include Tallinn Raekoja plats, dominated by the Tallinn Town Hall, a historic Gothic building
The term underscores the long-standing role of the city hall and its surrounding square as centers of