Next year, Tallinn will continue with several significant restoration projects, some of which began this year. The draft 2025 city budget allocates €2.8 million for the restoration of the Toompea retaining wall, bastions, and city wall.

Deputy Mayor for Urban Planning Madle Lippus emphasized that the city's goal in preserving cultural heritage is not only to restore structures but also to diversify their use. "Following the restoration of the Skoone Bastion, we will move forward with projects like the Rannavärava stadium and the development of recreational and fitness opportunities," she said.

"The strength of Tallinn’s Old Town lies in its diversity, offering vibrant cultural life alongside the chance to enjoy world-class restaurants or a casual meal in a city park. This is why we focus on diversifying the Old Town’s public spaces with activities for both locals and visitors," added Lippus.

Next year’s main restoration efforts will target the Skoone and Ingeri bastions. Work began this year on the cellars of the Skoone Bastion on the Old Town side, which were in extremely poor condition. To ensure the safety of restorers, the walls and vaults had to be reinforced and will be rebuilt. The project costs approximately €420,000 and is expected to be completed by spring. Additionally, the design project for the bastion's park area is nearing completion.

Meanwhile, restoration of the bastion slope on the Põhja puiestee side continues. The third phase, focusing on the central section, began this fall and will cost approximately €650,000, with completion expected by next autumn.

Restoration efforts on the Ingeri Bastion will also continue next year. Work began this year on the Toompea Street side, where inspections revealed the retaining wall to be in unexpectedly poor condition, requiring a more thorough rebuilding process. By the end of this year, the section facing Kaarli Boulevard will be completed.

Other key restoration projects in 2024

• Patkuli staircase restoration: the restoration cost approximately €470,000. A supplementary handrail for the wall side is currently being designed and will be installed once the plans are finalized.
• City Wall restoration: work on sections near Köismäe, Plate, Epping, and Grusbeke towers was completed in August 2024. The project, which began in autumn 2023, cost approximately €300,000, with €233,000 spent this year.
• Wooden structures on the City Wall: repairs are ongoing for the entrances to Köismäe, Plate, Epping, and Grusbeke towers, as well as the protective walkway connecting Nunnatorn, Saunatorn, and Kuldjala towers. These repairs, costing €22,000, are set to be completed by December.
• Katariina Church roof: the Dominican Monastery's Katariina Church will have a new roof by the end of the year. The project cost approximately €525,000.

The Tallinn Church Renaissance Program, launched to preserve sacred sites and their cultural heritage, had a budget of nearly €400,000 this year. Major projects included:

• St. Olaf’s Church: restoration of the south nave’s western roof, supported by €162,000 from the city.
• Toomkirik (St. Mary’s Cathedral): restoration of the altar, choir area, and gable tower, with €150,000 in city funding.
• Holy Spirit Church: research and restoration of the Bernt Notke altar, supported by €22,000.
• Kaarli Church: restoration of five large windows on the south facade, costing €46,000.
• St. Peter and Paul Cathedral: waterproofing the foundation, with €17,500 allocated by the city.