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    Niguliste Museum and viewing platform

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    The museum in the Niguliste Church, which was built in the 13th century, is one of the few museums housed in a sacral building. Enjoy ecclesiastical art in its historical context: here you will find medieval tombstones, unique altars and Tallinn's most famous artwork, a fragment of Bernt Notke's painting the Danse Macabre (the 'Dance of Death'). This more than five-hundred-year-old painting mediates the worldview of the Middle Ages but is still relevant today. The silver items from churches, guilds, and the Brotherhood of Blackheads exhibited in the Silver Chamber are especially valuable. A glass lift takes visitors to the church tower and skydeck, which offer a 360° view of the Old Town.

    A glass lift takes visitors to the church tower and skydeck, which offer a 360° view of the Old Town.

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    • Nice observation deck in church bell tower with views of old town

      tripadvisor rating 5 of 5
      June 30, 2024 By CodyDC

      Since I a Tallinn card, I stopped by the church museum, I was more interested in the observation deck in the bell tower with an elevator. The deck provided nice views of old town and was worth the... Read more comments

    • Great Museum!

      tripadvisor rating 5 of 5
      June 3, 2024 By samueljV3447EM

      Great museum in the heart of old town Tallinn. Definatley makes this a must visit. Art and history are great and the trip up the bell tower gives an amazing view.

    • Very beautiful views from the tower

      tripadvisor rating 5 of 5
      April 6, 2024 By valentinabP8342NR

      Very beautiful views through the tower windows and interesting exhibits in the church museum. Authentic wooden sculptures and paintings takes you to the Middle Ages.