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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.

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    TripAdvisor logo tripadvisor rating 4.5 of 5

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    • Stunning Museum in a church with lift to a viewing platform. Good value too!

      tripadvisor rating 5 of 5
      September 5, 2023 By goodguyjas

      I was surprised to find this was a museum rather than an active church and was amazed by the restoration they have done. The displays in the main area are truly stunning and mix stone work, silver... Read more comments

    • Top museum in Tallinn

      tripadvisor rating 5 of 5
      August 30, 2023 By Alexander102013

      Historical church art from the Middle Ages to the Barok. Small but most wonderful collection of art works. Zilver collection also interesting. Recently a glass elevator was installed giving access to... Read more comments

    • Old church building

      tripadvisor rating 4 of 5
      June 13, 2023 By Flyingboy58

      This museum looks impressive. It clearly was a church and looks nicer than some of the churches that are still churches. I liked looks at the old building.