Alexander Nevsky Cathedral

The Alexander Nevsky Cathedral is a richly decorated historicist mixed-style Orthodox church in central Tallinn, Estonia. It was built in 1894-1900, when the country was part of the Russian Empire, and is dedicated to the grand prince of Kiev, Alexander Nevsky. The cathedral is the city's largest cupola church and has eleven bells, with the largest weighing 15 tons. The church is decorated with mosaic panels, gilded iron crosses, and stained glass windows. It has three altars and three gilded, carved wooden iconostases. The cathedral was built during the period of late 19th century Russification and has been meticulously restored since Estonia regained full independence in 1991. Visitors can admire the cathedral's beautiful architecture and historic value, and explore the surrounding areas, including the Toompea hill and the nearby parks