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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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Beautiful Russian church
tripadvisor rating 4 of 5Typical Russian church from outside and inside. Reminds me of one in Helsinki. Amazing architecture and inside littered with gold. As normal a beautifully decorated dome
Beautiful Church
tripadvisor rating 4 of 5Very beautiful cathedral. Its a good view into Russian Orthodox buildings and icons. Amazing mosaics. We enjoyed walking around. There are very good postcards of the interior in the adjacent church... Read more comments
Must see in Tallinn Old Town
tripadvisor rating 4 of 5This Orthodox Church it’s a must see in Tallinn Old Town. An iconic piece of architecture, easy to find on the top of Toompea Hill and beautiful inside too. Free entry, sometimes could be a little... Read more comments
