Pelgulinn (Estonian for "Shelter town") is a subdistrict (asum) of Põhja-Tallinn (North Tallinn) in Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. It is located about 2 km (1 mi) northwest from the city centre. Pelgulinn borders Kalamaja to the east, Kelmiküla to the southeast, Lilleküla to the south, Merimetsa to the west, Pelguranna to the northwest, and Karjamaa to the north. Subdistrict has a population of 15,949 (As of 1 January 2015).
In the 18th century the area was largely covered by meadows and forests. It was used by criminals and outlaws as a hiding place, hence the name Pelgulinn which refers to a hiding place. Pelgulinn started as a slum inhabited by the workers of Tallinn–Saint Petersburg railway in the end of 19th century.
The oldest part of Pelgulinn, Härjapea street.
The oldest part of Pelgulinn, Härjapea street.
Heina street near the Kopli freight station
Heina street near the Kopli freight station
Kolde puiestee - a parkway which leads to Stroomi Beach.
Tempted by the wind
I was roaming through the fruit again
Slipped my mind away,
Lost with all but words to say.
And I can see you through the fields
So loud your cries could light the day,
But broken hearts they slowly heal
The truth will find the finest way.
But I cannot believe you now
I've run out of fear tonight
Wash all the pain away
If you'd make me the one to say
That you're mine Crawled through the ashes
But I still cant find my way
And everything is getting older
But my mind still feels the same,
And I can feel it breaking it up
You better run I was walking through the sea,
It whisked me through the light above
And then I find your lips on me,
A kiss of death A waste of love.
And I can see you through the clear
One look can fill a thousand days
But within emotion rise the fear,
The truth will find the finest ways
I cannot see your hands I feel them,
Wrapped around my neck
You laugh about
All your tricks
They come out from the crowd
But I'm not going down