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Niguliste Museum and Viewing Platform
Niguliste Museum is housed in St. Nicholas Church, a 13th-century Gothic-style church and one of the oldest buildings in Tallinn. The church is no longer a regular place for worship services but has been transformed into a museum where history, art, and architecture meet. Here lies one of Estonia's most famous artworks, Bernt Notke's 15th-century "Dance Macabre," which is among the top European cultural heritage sites and offers a powerful, thought-provoking experience for today's visitors.
The museum's collection provides an overview of the rich history of the Hanseatic city of Tallinn, the medieval worldview, and the symbolism of church art. The visit is complemented by the viewing platform of the Niguliste church tower, accessible via a glass elevator. From above, a 360-degree panorama opens up to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town.
Every Saturday and Sunday starting at 4:00 PM, traditional organ half-hours take place, giving you the opportunity to enjoy the wonderful sounds of classical and contemporary organ music in the church's acoustics.
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tripadvisor rating 4.3 of 5
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Expensive
tripadvisor rating 3 of 5Even if you were the keenest fan of religious art, you would still find the hefty admission fee isn't justified. I used the Tallinn Card but I'm writing that one off as a nice trip up in a lift to... Read more comments
Beautiful church & museum
tripadvisor rating 5 of 5The complex includes the church, its museum and the chance to go up the tower. Beautiful artwork and amazing architecture.
Amazing views and lovely art
tripadvisor rating 5 of 5This church is so cool on the inside! I happened to be sitting outside on a bench and was listening to a tour guide talking about the museum to her group and she had mentioned that it was a replica... Read more comments
