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    St. Olav’s Church and viewing platform

    Towers & viewpointsChurches
    The gothic steeple of this church, which was completed in the early 16th century, previously made the church one of the tallest buildings in the world (soaring to 159 metres tall according to some sources). Historians disagree, however, on the details and interpretation of the measurements, and some even think that the steeple has never been higher than 115–125 metres. Nevertheless, the church has always been a grand structure, and its 124-metre tower is considered one of the symbols of Tallinn. There are 232 steps leading up to the observation platform!

    Free with Tallinn Card!

    NB! Open seasonally 08.04-31.10.

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    TripAdvisor® Traveler Reviews

    TripAdvisor logo tripadvisor rating 4.5 of 5

    based on 1630 reviews

    • Magnificently tall building, disappointingly bare interiors

      tripadvisor rating 3 of 5
      July 9, 2024 By UnlimitedWorld

      The church building is magnificently tall. The only thing we found impressive about the interiors were its size and height. Nothing else to write home about. Honestly we were slightly disappointed by... Read more comments

    • Unexpected Closure at St. Olaf Church

      tripadvisor rating 1 of 5
      November 26, 2023 By bestranger22

      The church was supposed to be open as part of the Tallinn Pass attractions, but to my disappointment, it was unexpectedly closed for reasons unknown. This was a letdown as I was looking forward to... Read more comments

    • A disappointing-looking church.

      tripadvisor rating 2 of 5
      October 27, 2023 By TheShis

      While this church promises to look spectacular, it's only so from the outside. After entering, the interior turns out to be almost bare, with moldy walls and unattractive views.