Elamud "Kolm õde", 15.-19.saj.

Unknown artist

The three merchant houses on Pikk street are known to exist already in the 14th century. The dwellings have a so-called dornse-diele layout that was typical to medieval merchant houses in Tallinn at that time: a shop room in the entrance hall, a living room at the back, and storage space upstairs. Extensive reconstruction works took place in 1856-57 when the ceilings were lowered and facades redone in the Gothic Revival style. It was only in 1860, when all three were joined under a common owner. The buildings were nationalized in 1940 and then used by the Soviet Administration of Tourism and Excursions. In the 1990's the facades were restored according to the original designs with the Baroque sculpted door of the main entrance preserved in place. During 2002-03 the two larger buildings were renovated and adapted into a hotel. During the works many later reconstructions were undone and the hotel lobby now has its original diele dimensions, as well as the smoke hood and open staircase. A painting with angel figures was discovered on the ceiling of the yard building.