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Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
This church is one of the dominant landmarks of Tallinn, located on Toompea hill. It is an enormous, ornate Russian Orthodox cathedral with onion towers and a lavishly decorated interior. The cathedral was built on the orders of Tsar Alexander III between 1894-1900, and is named after the duke who attacked southern Estonia and Pskov in the 1200s. According to Estonian legend, the church is built over the grave of the national hero Kalev, and because of this is not structurally sound.
Kaarli Church
This is a 19th century church built in imitation of the Romanesque style, and construction of it took twenty years, from 1862 - 1882. The church is built entirely from limestone, one of Estonia''s best natural resources. The interior is striking, with a massive mural by Johann Köler decorating it, the largest mural in Estonia. The church also features Estonia''s largest church organ.
Opening times: Mon and Fri 9 am- 1 pm, Tues- Thurs 9 am- 1 pm and 2 pm- 4 pm, Sun open for services at 10 am
Church of Our Lady of Kazan
This is another Russian Orthodox church, dating from 1721. It is a small, quaint, cross-shaped church and is the oldest wooden structure to survive in Tallinn. The building was altered in the 19th century and given a neoclassical façade and a more neoclassical interior, both of which remain today.
Opening times: Daily 8 am - 4 pm
Liivalaia 38
10118
Tallinn
Tel: +372 660 7990
St. Michael''s Swedish Lutheran Church
The building housing this church has had a very interesting history. It was built in the 1500s as a hospital with a spinning factory within it where "fallen women" were sent to work. It was later taken over by Swedes and turned into a church. While Tallinn was under Soviet control, however, the church was used as a weight-lifitng room, and it wasn''t until 1993 that it became a Swedish church again. It has recently been undergoing extensive renovations to bring back some of its historical elements that were destoryed. Services on Sunday are given in both Finnish (10 am) and Swedish (12 pm).
Holy Spirit Church
This impressive church is the oldest surviving church in Tallinn, built in the 1200s. It is located right next to the Town Hall Square and is one of the most beautiful buildings in the city. It has an ornate Baroque tower and an amazing outdoor clock that is photographed by just about every tourist who comes to Tallinn. The interior of the church is also breathtaking, with lots of intricate carved wood and a beautiful Renaissance pulpit. Classical music concerts are often held here on Mondays at 6 pm. Call the church or check the website for details. Services on Sunday are given in Estonian at 10 am, Finnish at 1 pm, and English at 3 pm
Opening times: Mon - Fri 10 am - 2 pm, Sat 10 am - 6.30 pm, Sun open for services only
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