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    St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral

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    The large and richly decorated Russian Orthodox church, designed in a mixed historicist style, was completed on Toompea Hill in 1900, when Estonia was part of the Czarist Empire. The well-maintained cathedral is one of the most monumental examples of Orthodox sacral architecture in Tallinn. Tallinn’s most powerful ensemble of church bells is located in the church towers. It comprises 11 bells, including Tallinn’s largest bell, which weighs 15 tonnes. Carillons by the entire ensemble can be heard before services. The interior, which is decorated with mosaics and icons, is worth a visit.
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    TripAdvisor logo tripadvisor rating 4.5 of 5

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    • A massive cathedral.

      tripadvisor rating 3 of 5
      October 27, 2023 By TheShis

      This is a typical Russian cathedral with its typical onions. The cathedral looks massive and impressive from the outside, but the interior is less exciting than expected.

    • A stunning Russian church that is beautiful to see outside and in. Shame cars are allowed to park around the side of it.

      tripadvisor rating 4 of 5
      September 5, 2023 By goodguyjas

      Wondrous looking church. In great weather the white decor looks amazing. The level of detail is a sight to behold. The domes dominate your view with the whole exterior very well maintained. Its... Read more comments

    • Gorgeous church

      tripadvisor rating 5 of 5
      September 1, 2023 By Coryy20

      There are 2 other churches with the same name: one in Sofia, Bulgaria and the other in Macedonia. This one in Estonia is truly gorgeous like the others. This church literally saved me from frozen... Read more comments