Churches

Catholic, Lutheran, Russian Orthodox – and more recently Jewish – houses of worship have played a central role in Tallinn's cultural life ever since German crusaders Christianised the country in the early 13th century. The Medieval-built churches in particular were magnificent projects that drew the city's best artistic talent. Nowadays many of the city's churches are true architectural treasures, with interiors that shouldn't be missed.

 

	Adventist Church Churches This church was the very first ecclesiastical stone building of the first republic and one of the first churches in the whole in Estonia built in the era.
	Cathedral of Saint Mary the Virgin (Dome Church) and its Tower Churches The Medieval church, known as Dome Church (Toomkirik), that stands at the centre of Toompea hill is one of the country's most fascinating historic attractions. Visiting the church is free for tower check the ticket price (free with Tallinn Card).
	Charles's Church (Kaarli kirik) Churches Tallinn's grandest 19th century church, the Kaarli or Charles XI Lutheran Church, sets itself apart with its twin steeples, immense size and neo-Roman style.
	Holy Spirit Church Churches Just off Town Hall Square stands a 14th-century Holy Spirit Church with an octagonal tower.
	Kalju Baptist Church Churches The only church in Kalamaja is also the very first place of worship for the Baptists in Tallinn.
	Niguliste Museum (St. Nicholas' Church) Churches Saints, dancing skeletons and silver – not to mention the occasional organ concert – are the main attractions at this imposing, 13th-century church.
	Nõmme Rahu Church Churches This was initially a factory building erected by the landlord Nikolai von Glehn in 1901 and reconstructed as a church by architect Friedrich Wendach.
	Nõmme Saviour's Lutheran Church Churches Restore and reconstructed the beautiful modern pre-World War II church was established by architect Robert Natus who also designed the vicarage house built in 1929.
	Orthodox Church of St. Nicholas Churches Find this gorgeous, neoclassical building at the north end of Vene street. This is the first classical church building in Tallinn.
	Orthodox Church of the Nativity of the Mother of God (Kazan icon) Churches Built in 1721, this small Russian Orthodox church has the distinction of being the oldest wooden structure in Tallinn.
	Orthodox Church of the Transfiguration of Our Lord Churches The initial building here was probably a chapel erected in 1219 to honour the Danish victory in the battle that, as the legend says, gave the Danes their flag the Dannebrog, which wasbestowed from the Heaven.
	Pentecostal Church Churches This stylish newly renovated Art Nouveau building was designed by Arthur Hoyningen-Huene at the beginning of the 20th century as a gym for the school Toomkool.
	Roman-Catholic Cathedral of St Peter and Paul Churches This is pseudo-Gothic church with neo-Classical façade is built on the foundation of the former refectory of the Medieval Dominican monastery.
	St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral Churches This spectacular, onion-domed structure perched atop Toompea Hill is Estonia's main Russian Orthodox cathedral.
	St Bridget Convent Churches The new nunnery, built on the ruins of the old convent, the Roman-Catholic Order of the Most Holy Saviour of St Bridget opened up in 2001.
	St. John's Church (Jaani kirik) Churches The bright yellow, neo-Gothic church that dominates Freedom Square (Vabaduse väljak) is a true survivor among the city's churches.
	St. Olav’s Church and tower Churches The 14th century Gothic church that dominates Tallinn's skyline was a skyscraper of it's age and is still a major attraction. Visiting the church is free for the tower check the ticket price (free with Tallinn Card).
	St. Simeon's and the Prophetess Hanna's Church Churches Nestled along a street near Tallinn Harbour is this fairytale, wooden church built in 1752 - 55 on the initiative of Russian sailors.
	Swedish St. Michael's Church Churches This small church on Rüütli street has been the spiritual home for generations of Estonian Swedes, an ethnic group that's been present in Tallinn since the Middle Ages.
	The Tallinn Synagogue Churches Established in 2007, Tallinn's Synagogue is by far the most modern house of worship in the city.
	Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church Churches The Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church of the Mother of God with Three Handsmakes its home in a curious, little, Medieval building, complete with crooked façade and improbably tiny windows.
	United Methodist Church in Estonia Churches The biggest modern church centre in Estonia (architects Vilen Künnapu and Ain Padrik, interior design Katrin and Argo Vaikla).
	Wayfarers' Churches Churches The Wayfarers' Churches are a group of tourist-friendly churches, chapels and prayer houses located throughout Estonia.
	Viimsi St. Jacob's Church Churches This church boasts modern architecture well suited to the seashore landscape.