Attractions & museums
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    Niguliste Museum and viewing platform

    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.

    Free with Tallinn Card!

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    based on 462 reviews

    • tripadvisor rating 3 of 5
      July 23, 2025 By ksufan88

      We visited at 4PM which happened to be when an organ concert had begun. We listened to it while we walked around this former church that has been turned into a museum. In my opinion , there wasn’t... Read more comments

    • Old Town like from a fairy tale

      tripadvisor rating 5 of 5
      June 14, 2025 By olla_tln

      I usually visit this church during the Christmas holidays, as there is a special atmosphere there at that time. This is not only an architectural monument, but also a place where history, art and... Read more comments

    • An interesting place to visit in Tallinn!

      tripadvisor rating 5 of 5
      March 31, 2025 By radustefan2024

      From icons to interesting paintings and stories about unicorns, to the beautiful view of Tallinn from the top of the church, here are some reasons to visit this place. For those who want, it is also... Read more comments