Pelgulinn
Pelgulinn | |
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Subdistrict of Tallinn | |
Preesi street with typical wooden apartment buildings from the 1930s.
Preesi street with typical wooden apartment buildings from the 1930s.
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Pelgulinn within Põhja-Tallinn. Pelgulinn within Põhja-Tallinn. |
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Country | Estonia |
County | Harju County |
City | Tallinn |
District | Põhja-Tallinn |
Population (01.01.2015[1]) | |
• Total | 15,949 |
Website | www |
Pelgulinn (Estonian for "Shelter town") is a subdistrict (asum) of Põhja-Tallinn (North Tallinn) in Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. It is located about 2 km (1 mi) northwest from the city centre. Pelgulinn borders Kalamaja to the east, Kelmiküla to the southeast, Lilleküla to the south, Merimetsa to the west, Pelguranna to the northwest, and Karjamaa to the north. Subdistrict has a population of 15,949 (As of 1 January 2015[update]).[1]
In the 18th century the area was largely covered by meadows and forests. It was used by criminals and outlaws as a hiding place, hence the name Pelgulinn which refers to a hiding place. Pelgulinn started as a slum inhabited by the workers of Tallinn–Saint Petersburg railway in the end of 19th century.[2]
Gallery
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Pelgulinn, Härjapea - 2009.JPG
The oldest part of Pelgulinn, Härjapea street.
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Pelgulinn, Heina - 2008.JPG
Heina street near the Kopli freight station
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Tallinn-pelgulinn-kolde-2008-10-12.JPG
Kolde puiestee - a parkway which leads to Stroomi Beach.
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Tallinn north west.jpg
Ristiku Primary School
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Police station in Kolde avenue.JPG
Police station
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EU-EE-Tallinn-PT-Birth house.JPG
Pelgulinn Maternity Hospital
References
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- Pelgulinna Rahvamaja (Pelgulinn civic house) (Estonian)
- Pelgulinna Majaomanike Selts (Pelgulinn houseowners' association) (Estonian)
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Pelguranna | Sitsi, Karjamaa | Karjamaa, Kalamaja | ![]() |
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Lilleküla | Lilleküla | Kelmiküla, Kassisaba |