Modern Era

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

Peter [Cederström] had achieved all that he could in his home country when he decided to take his trade elsewhere. [...He] landed in Stavanger, a port city in the west of Norway, in 1828.

Otto Ottosson Påhlman advanced his father’s legacy and writing method, successfully establishing an institute in Copenhagen.

A former military man, Otto Magnus Påhlman turned an asset – his beautiful handwriting – into a career and a legacy.

Johan Magnus Påhlman was not merely satisfied with a legacy, and made attempts to amplify and improve his father’s efforts throughout his career.

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

After losing his parents at a young age, Anders Gustaf Påhlman charted his own path to become a dedicated priest and chaplain in Stockholm.

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

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.