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Images of EstoniaTallinn & Surroundings
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 St. Olav's Church From
1549 to 1625 this 13th-century church was the tallest building
in the world.
The 124-metre steeple dwarfs most of Tallinn and is an important symbol of the city. Visitors can climb to the balcony of the tower for views of The Old City, Toompea Hill and the port. |
View over Old City of Tallinn from Tower of St.Olav's Church St Nicholas Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and St Mary's Cathedral |
 Alexander
Nevsky Russian Orthodox Cathedral
on the top of Toompea Hill |
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St Mary's Cathedral A medieval
church on Toompea
Hill.
It is known as the " Toomkirik " ( Dome Church ) and is the main Lutheran church in Estonia. |
St. Nicholas Church Built in
the 13th century and
restored in the
1980s. St.
Nicholas is now a museum specializing in works of religious art.
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St. John's Church A bright
yellow, neo-Gothic church in Freedom
Square
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Kaarli ( Charles XI ) Church This is Tallinn's grandest
19th-century church
with its twin steeples and neo-Roman style. |
The Estonian Methodist Church This
is the largest modern church in Estonia.
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St. Nicholas Church Orthodox Church A
neoclassical building in The Old City.
The church has twin bell towers and a copper dome. It was built in 1820-27. |
Orthodox Church of the Transfiguration of Our Lord |
Old wooden church near the docks |
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