The quiet neighbourhood has long been known for its colourful hodgepodge of old fashioned, working class houses.

Starting from the 14th century the area was traditionally dominated by fishermen, fishmongers and boat wrights.

The Tallinn railway station (Balti jaam), was built between Kalamaja and the city centre.

Suddenly enormous factories started to sprout up in this part of town, and they brought with them an influx of thousands of new workers.

The walk-way starts next to the Tallinn harbour passes the Creative Hub (Kultuurikatel), continues past the historic Patarei Prison and Sea Fortress, the region's biggest sea centre Seaplane Harbour (Lennusadam) and ends at the end of Kalamaja park on Tööstuse street.