Toompea

Japanese: Toompea
Toompea

…A port on the Gulf of Finland, it is the political, economic and cultural center of the republic. The old town stretches northward from the center of Toompea Hill, where an ancient castle stands, and is surrounded by a city wall. Even today, within the 2.3 km long city wall with its 20 towers, the 14th century town hall, the 13th century cathedral, and the tall towering Olevisten Church convey the atmosphere of the ancient city. …

*Some of the terminology that mentions "Toompea" is listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

Japanese:

…フィンランド湾に臨む港で,共和国の政治,経済,文化の中心である。古城のそびえる〈トーンペアToompeaの丘〉を中心に旧市街が北へ延び,それを城壁が取り囲んでいる。現在も20の塔が並び立つ2.3kmの城壁の中に14世紀にできた市庁舎,13世紀に建てられた大聖堂や高い塔を備えたオレビステン教会などが古都の面影を伝えている。…

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