Tallinn Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
This richly decorated historicist mixed-style Orthodox church was completed in 1900 when Estonia was part of the Russian Empire. The church dates back to the Russification policy in the 19th century and was erected directly opposite Toompea Castle to demonstrate Russian supremacy. The congregation of the Estonian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate operates in the church.
The mosaic panels above the entrances give the church historical value. The church towers have an ensemble of 11 bells, among which is the largest bell in Tallinn, weighing 15 tons.
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Gaudy
tripadvisor rating 2 of 5This is impressive outside but inside is too busy and clingy for me
Striking architectural design.
tripadvisor rating 5 of 5The Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Tallinn is an Orthodox cathedral under the jurisdiction of the Estonian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate (since May 1945). It stands on Toompea Hill and... Read more comments
STUNNING!
tripadvisor rating 5 of 5Made me fall in love with Orthodox architecture, this looked like cake! Also it is very centrally located next to a lot of the other main sights in Estonia.
