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Alexander Nevsky Cathedral

Lossi plats 10, Tallinn 10130, Estonia
372 644 3484
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Ranked #7 of 127 attractions in Tallinn
Type: Religious Sites
Owner description: This onion-domed, Russian Orthodox Church was built in 1900 and named after the Russian hero who defeated the Teutonic Knights in the thirteenth... more » Owner description: This onion-domed, Russian Orthodox Church was built in 1900 and named after the Russian hero who defeated the Teutonic Knights in the thirteenth century. « less
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Copenhagen, Denmark
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

Don't miss the Nevski Cathedral once in Tallinn. It's very beautiful inside too (no photography). Some people in Tallinn think it should be demolished, I think that would be very wrong. It's part of Estonia's history. Never deny history!

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San Diego, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

The onion domes and gilt crosses are photogenic from every angle. The interior is decorated within an inch of its life, but photos are not permitted.

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Sunderland, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

Beautiful church worth the hike pristine condition, pity some people cant read silence doesn't mean having a loud conversation. Iy must cost a lot to keep it like this it is also one of the landmarks of the city

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Huddersfield
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

An Orthodox gem with its onion domes and intricate icing type layers on the outside. The wonderful decoration and iconastasis inside is also a visual treat. Helps form a fantastic skyline when viewed from the Lounge 24 bar on the roof of the Radisson Blu hotel. Check it out.

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Ljubljana, Slovenia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

Building that seems to be quite important in orthodox world, hosting late patriarch Alexy in his younger years. Influental and quite beautiful.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

Pity but undertsandable no photography rule. It is a place of worship rather than a toruist attraction. Beautiful icons and Russian art inside. Always a few professional beggars on duty at the bottom of the entrance staps to make you feel guilty when you ignore them. A quiet place for a bit of tranquility and peace.

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Denver, Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

The icons and paintings are outstanding in this church. The church is located near the government building adjacent to the medieval wall. It is located on a hill and can be seen from quite a distance. It is a site that is definitely not to be missed!

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Helsinki
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

The atmosfare in the church in special harmony We evyry time visiting Tallinn try to stay in this nice church to calm down

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Seattle
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

When you're visiting Tallinn's Old Town, don't miss this cathedral! You won't miss the exterior, eastern Orthodox architecture, which is really beautiful. But in the interior is also amazing to see, just a great example of this type of church.

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Gjovik, Norway
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

I'm not a photographer so I'm not bothered by the no-photo rule. Worth a visit even if you're not religious, very nice architecture and atmosphere.

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