“The Devil’s Wedding”

Now that you're standing near what’s known as the Cat’s Well, take a look at number 16 across the street. Focus on the top-floor window near the arch. Notice anything strange? That window isn’t real! It’s a painted illusion part of the building’s decorative façade. Behind that clever trick lies one of Tallinn’s legends, The Devil’s Wedding. The story goes that long ago, the owner of the house was approached by a mysterious masked man. This shadowy figure, seeking a discreet venue for a private gathering, offered the owner a huge sum of money to rent out the top floor. Broke and on the brink of despair, the man accepted. But that night, the loud noises of celebration stirred the curiosity of the servant, who couldn't resist peeking through the keyhole. Whatever he saw on the other side was too much to bear. Just before dying, he whispered what he had witnessed, the Devil was getting married. The tale reminds us that sometimes, curiosity can be deadly.