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
Reviews
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Closed For Renovation
Not sure what the other recent reviewers are commenting on - I stayed at the Three Sisters Hotel immediately next door to the church last week and they told me the church is closed for renovation. If...
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Interior is classic, old and well preserved.
Interior is classic, old and well preserved. Nominal €1.50fee per person. Well worth a 20 minute stop.
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Interesting church
St Olaf's church was considered to be one of the tallest buildings once built. There is a viewing spot on the top where you can see the city. Do visit this one.
Information
- Lai tänav 50, Kesklinna linnaosa, Tallinn
- E-mail: oleviste@oleviste.ee
- oleviste@oleviste.ee
- (+372) 641 2241
