Orthodox Cathedral of Alexander Nevsky in Tallinn: An Insightful Guided Tour with Deacon Ilja
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3 Ratings
Tallinn
Under the tutelage of Deacon Ilja, a future priest, explore the unique insights into Orthodox faith and gain access to typically restricted sections of Alexander Nevskii Cathedral. Don’t miss out on this remarkable tour involving architecture, spirituality, and regional history.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Aleksander Nevski Katedraali - The domes of the Cathedral offer one of the best views of the Old Town. The cathedral is one of the highest points of Vyshgorod (High city) and not a single panoramic postcard of the Old Town can do without its silhouette.
The tour will acquaint you with the history of the construction of this majestic pre-revolutionary church.
This is the only church in the world where the works of one of the most talented architects and icon painters of the 20th century, Novoskoltsev, have been preserved, with his personal signature on part of the icons of the iconostasis.
The Cathedral also have a unique icon donated by the Imperial family for the consecration of the church.
Under favorable weather conditions, we will climb the bell tower, where we will see eleven unique bells cast in St. Petersburg foundries, whose melodic chime during Orthodox holidays echoes throughout the Old City.
What's Included
- Interior photography allowed
- Access to the belfry
- Guided by a Deacon
Location
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
Lossi plats
guide meeting inside the cathedral
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Ilovetheatre
Dec 30, 2023
Wonderful building - Russian orthodox church which is well worth visiting, free admittance too. No photos allowed inside and quite chaotic as it is one of the main attractions when visiting Talinn.
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Adam
Nov 28, 2023
Best Cathedral in Estonia - Beautiful cathedral in the Old Town of Tallinn. The exterior is reminiscent of a mini Kremlin with bulbous towers. This is the finest cathedral in Estonia in my opinion. You can also enter the cathedral for free but pictures are not allowed.
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Tommikkelsen
May 6, 2024
A must-see in Tallinn - A good experience to see the cathedral from the inside. It was a nice festive experience that you should treat yourself to if you are in Tallinn.
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