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.
Did you know...?
*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
Reviews
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Under repair
Unfortunately this impressive looking church was closed for renovation when we visited Tallinn however the exterior of the building is attractive and the history interesting.
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Under renovation
It's under renovation, not open to the public in August 2019. Disappointed. The KGB prison cell is near the church.
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church with a view
I passed this church of St. Olaf twice. It is said that there is access to the view of Tallinn City.
Information
- Lai tänav 50, Kesklinna linnaosa, Tallinn
- E-mail: oleviste@oleviste.ee
- oleviste@oleviste.ee
- (+372) 641 2241
