Dome school

This is the spot where the earliest school in Tallinn, the Dome School was founded in 1319. By the order of the Danish king Erich Menved the sons of the feudals and the burghers were educated here. The pupils were taught Latin, Greek, the Catechism and grammar amongst others. Nowadays the education in Estonia is accessible to everyone and public schools offer free education all the way to PhD.

Since the 60s this building is home to the Tallinn Ballet School, that offers a general education in ballet. More than 300 dancers who have graduated Tallinn Ballet School work the two proffessional ballet theatres in Tallinn and Tartu.