The Great Guild ( Estonian : Suurgild , German : Große Gilde ) was a guild for merchants and artisans, operating in Tallinn from at least the 14th century until 1920. It was based in the Great Guild hall, a Gothic building in the historical centre of Tallinn, today housing the Estonian History Museum . In 2013, the Great Guild hall was named a European Heritage site .
2-603: The building was erected in 1407-1410, with the interiors finished in 1417. The façade is decorated with blind arches , and has a typical, prominent portal. Inside, the main hall especially retains the medieval atmosphere. It is a large (365 square metres (3,930 sq ft)) room, supported by a range of pillars with decoratively carved capitals. The Great Guildhall is considered a typical example of medieval Tallinn architecture. 59°26′17″N 24°44′42″E / 59.43806°N 24.74500°E / 59.43806; 24.74500 This article about history of Estonia
4-801: Is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This Tallinn -related article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Blind arch A blind arch is an arch found in the wall of a building that has been infilled with solid construction and so cannot serve as a passageway, door or window . The term is most often associated with masonry wall construction, but blind arches are also found (or simulated) in other types of construction such as light frame construction . Some blind arches were originally built as open arches and infilled later. Others were originally built with solid infill as intentional stylistic elements. [REDACTED] Media related to Blind arches at Wikimedia Commons This architectural element –related article
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