Church of St Olaf

Church of Oleviste, Oleviste kirik, St. Olaf's Church
Estonia, Tallinn
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Church of St Olaf

Church of Oleviste, Oleviste kirik, St. Olaf's Church
Estonia, Tallinn
St. Olaf's Church is a Baptist church located on the site where in the 12th century there was a trading yard of Scandinavian merchants. The earliest mention of the church dates back to 1267.

The church is named after the Norwegian king Olaf Haraldsson (995-1030), later declared a saint. Initially, the building was built for the Catholic Church, after the Reformation, the church became Lutheran. Oleviste Church had a great influence on the spiritual life of Tallinn and Estonia as a whole, over time it became the mother church of the entire Estonian brotherhood.

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Traveled 11 years ago
Rating 10
From the observation deck at the Oleviste Spire, you can enjoy beautiful views of old and new Tallinn. The ascent to the site along the medieval steps will not be easy, but there are several benches for visitors to rest along the way. Instead of a railing, a rope stretched along the wall is offered - colorful : ). The observation deck itself is very narrow, it is difficult for two people to separate, so I do not advise you to climb during the weekend - at this time there will probably be a lot of people here, and you will not be able to look around and take pictures normally.
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