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Tallinn Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
This richly decorated historicist mixed-style Orthodox church was completed in 1900 when Estonia was part of the Russian Empire. The church dates back to the Russification policy in the 19th century and was erected directly opposite Toompea Castle to demonstrate Russian supremacy. The congregation of the Estonian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate operates in the church.
The mosaic panels above the entrances give the church historical value. The church towers have an ensemble of 11 bells, among which is the largest bell in Tallinn, weighing 15 tons.
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A Beautiful Family Experience at Tallinn’s Iconic Cathedral
tripadvisor rating 5 of 5We visited the Aleksander Nevski Cathedral as a family during our trip to Tallinn, and it was absolutely stunning. The architecture is breathtaking — with its onion domes and intricate details, it’s... Read more comments
A pearl of Tallin, realy a must see for everybody!
tripadvisor rating 5 of 5A pearl of Orthodoxy in the Baltic states, dedicated to the great personality of Saint Alexander Nevsky. The cathedral is large, majestic, in Russian style. The domes are onion-shaped. The interior... Read more comments
Classic Orthodox Design
tripadvisor rating 4 of 5It's not always open, so it is not easy to get inside. And this cathedral, because it is Russian, is not popular with the locals. But you can't argue with the fact that is is huge and is different... Read more comments
