St. Nicholas Orthodox Church

Tallinn, Estonia

The church, with its twin bell towers and copper dome, was designed by St. Petersburg court architect Luigi Rusca and built in 1820-27. The main iconostasis is from the 19th century and the older ones in aisles from the turn of 17th and 18th centuries. Today the church is used by the Russian Orthodox Parish of Tallinn.

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Vene 24, Tallinn, Estonia
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Details

Founded: 1820-1827
Category: Religious sites in Estonia
Historical period: Part of the Russian Empire (Estonia)

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4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

Olga Cotterill (3 years ago)
I been visiting this church for nearly 30 years. This is my favourite church. Whenever I am in Tallinn I always go there.
Michal Smola (4 years ago)
One of "must see" in Tallin
David Davidson (4 years ago)
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Ban Vladimir (4 years ago)
Very nice!
sanderslando (5 years ago)
beautifull church and monastry. also services during week.
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