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Toompea is a limestone hill in the central part of the city of Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. It is about 20-30 meters higher than the city around it and covers an area of about 400 by 250 meters. In folklore the hill is known as the tumulus mound over the grave of Kalev, erected in his memory by his grieving wife. It is now the center of the Government of Estonia and the Riigikogu (parliament). History: The first wooden castle, Lindanise, is believed to have been built on the hill in either the 10th or 11th century by residents of the ancient Estonian county of Revalia. It was probably one of the first inhabited areas of what later became Tallinn. In 1219, the castle was taken over by Danish crusaders - led by Valdemar II. According to a legend very popular among Danes, the very first flag of Denmark ("Dannebrog") fell from the sky during the critical stage of the battle which was fought near the castle, resulting in Danish victory over the Estonians. The Toompea castle ("Castrum ... Read more about Toompea on Wikipedia

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