Church of the Holy Ghost

This pretty whitewashed church was constructed in 1360 and retained its original appearance apart from the addition of a copper spire following a fire in 2002. The church was the first place where sermons in Estonian were delivered. On the façade is the city’s oldest public clock, carved in the 17th century. Inside, the altar, commissioned in 1483, is one of the four most precious Medieval works of art in Estonia.

Alexander Nevski Cathedral

One of Tallinn’s main landmarks is the Russian Orthodox Alexander Nevski Cathedral, which was completed in 1900 and named after the Duke who attacked southeastern Estonia and Pskov in the early 13th century.

St Olaf’s Church (Oleviste Kirik)

Once considered the tallest building in the world, its spire was used as an orientation point by seamen and later the KGB used it to send transmissions. The spire was shortened in 1820 due to reconstruction but is still an impressive sight on the Tallinn skyline and the viewing platform at the base of the spire provides breathtaking views across the city.

Dome Church (Toomkirik)

Estonia’s oldest church, founded in 1219 by the Danes. The church looks much as it did originally although the interior was rebuilt after a fire in 1684.