St Olaf's Church in Tallinn
St Olaf's Church in Tallinn, the city's biggest medieval structure, took its name from the sainted Norwegian king Olav II Haraldsson. The church was first mentioned in 1267. It became one of the main churches in the Lower Town and formed its own congregation, which at first mostly comprised Scandinavian merchants and craftsmen and few Estonians.
The evangelical preachings of the then chaplain of the church, Zacharias Hasse, led to the start of the reformation in Tallinn in 1523.
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*Lightning is known to have struck the tower of the church around ten times, three of which led to extensive fires – in 1625, 1820 and 1931
St Olaf's Church in Tallinn, the city's biggest medieval structure, took its name from the sainted Norwegian king Olav II Haraldsson. The church was first mentioned in 1267. It became one of the main churches in the Lower Town and
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St Olav's Church
At the end of the street where our hotel was, we found St Olav's Church. We knew we could look around the church and for 3 Euros each, could climb the tower for spectacular views over the city. 250...
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232 steps for the views
The 124-meters high gothic steeple of St. Olaf’s Church was completed in the early 16th century and made the church one of the tallest buildings in the world. Throughout the church's history...
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Best view in the city
From the top of the church you will see all Tallinn. This is a best view in the city - MUST SEE. The upstairs is rather difficult, be careful and dont hurry
Information
- Lai tänav 50, Kesklinna linnaosa, Tallinn
- E-mail: oleviste@oleviste.ee
- oleviste@oleviste.ee
- (+372) 641 2241
