Alexander Nevsky Cathedral

Cathedral Tallinn, Harju Maakond, Estonia

What to expect

The Alexander Nevsky Cathedral is a stunning Orthodox church located in Tallinn, Estonia. The cathedral was built between 1894 and 1900 in a historicist style, inspired by Russian church architecture. It features an impressive bell tower with 11 bells, including a 15-ton bell. The cathedral has a rich history and has been an important place of worship for the Orthodox community in Estonia. Visitors can admire its beautiful architecture and learn about its significance in Estonian history. The cathedral is also surrounded by other notable landmarks, such as the Toompea Castle and the Pikk Hermann tower

Plan your family visit to the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral with these blog insights 👇

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Tallinn with children: Our experiences in Estonia's capital

Tallinn with children: Our experiences in Estonia's capital
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and were amazed at the lavish use of gold leaf. "We admired the cathedral and were amazed by the lavish use of gold leaf". It is not allowed to take photos

Highlights: We enjoyed seeing the architecture of the cathedral and learning about its history, even though the family did not necessarily love the opulent style of the cathedral. The building has a lot of gold leaf ✨

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(Tip!) Tallinn with kids: 17 family activities!

(Tip!) Tallinn with kids: 17 family activities!
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the cathedral and walked inside

Highlights: We enjoyed the beautiful landmark in the old town ✨