Aleksander Nevski Katedraali

In Toompea, Tallinn, at Lossi plats 10, St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral is the cathedral Orthodox church of the Estonian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate. The Estonian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate has rented the church. The Stavropigial Congregation of Alexander Nevsky in Tallinn makes use of the church. This is one of the Best Places To Visit In Tallinn.

When you first see the Alexander Nevski Cathedral, you might mistakenly believe that you have somehow ended up in St. Petersburg. The 120-year-old church, which is situated right across from the Toompea Castle, exudes holy Russian Orthodox style with five bulbous onion-shaped domes, elaborate brown and white facade, and gilded iron crosses on top. Additionally, it has 11 bells, including Tallinn's heaviest bell, weighing in at a whopping 15 tons. Across the day, their noises can be heard echoing throughout the city.

The cathedral hasn't always been well-received by Tallinn despite its beauty and upkeep. In the early to mid-20th century, a large number of Estonians urged its demolition, viewing it as a repressive symbol of Russian rule. The cathedral is still standing, despite the fact that that plan fizzled out.

Address: Lossi plats 10 10130 Tallinn

Phone: +372 644 3484

Opening hours: 8:30 am - 6 pm

Rating: 4.5/5.0, 3541 Tripadvisor reviews

Website: https://nevskysobor.ee/