Gustavian Era

Join us on a chronological journey of Tallinn through the 13th-19th centuries at some of the city's most enchanting landmarks....

Held in high regard by Catherine the Great, Reinhold Wilhelm von Pohlmann had an equally impressive portfolio in military and civil roles – including being the president of the Free Economic Society and supervising the construction of Russia’s Gatchina Palace....

Otto Fredrik Påhlman’s determination to stand up for what was right and question the existing order earned him more than a few adversaries among the Swedish elite....

Johan Magnus Påhlman had a long and illustrious career in the Swedish military, and was awarded the Royal Order of the Sword in 1779....

A twice-decorated military officer, Göran Påhlman was imprisoned during the Russian-Swedish War but returned home to greater success....

His trajectory may have been unconventional, but Anders Otto Påhlman proved time and again that he could step up for others and make the best of life’s challenges....

Explore the dramatic saga of Sweden, from the Viking Age and the rise of empires to bloody unions and cultural revolutions....

Alongside an illustrious military career that culminated as a decorated colonel, Adolf Fredrik Påhlman was a sympathetic, devout man who lived a well-rounded life....

Teleport to the 17th and 18th centuries and tour the Swedish capital through the eyes of the Polmans and Påhlmans, who mingled with royalty at some of the city’s most influential and historic locations....

An unfortunate but feisty princess sought the help of empress Catherine the Great to escape an abusive marriage and flee to Estonia. What could go wrong?...