Attractions & museums

Niguliste Museum and viewing platform

The museum in the Niguliste Church, which was built in the 13th century, is one of the few museums housed in a sacral building. Enjoy ecclesiastical art in its historical context: here you will find medieval tombstones, unique altars and Tallinn's most famous artwork, a fragment of Bernt Notke's painting the Danse Macabre (the 'Dance of Death'). This more than five-hundred-year-old painting mediates the worldview of the Middle Ages but is still relevant today. The silver items from churches, guilds, and the Brotherhood of Blackheads exhibited in the Silver Chamber are especially valuable.

A glass lift takes visitors to the church tower and skydeck, which offer a 360° view of the Old Town.

glass lift takes visitors to the church tower and skydeck, which offer a 360° view of the Old Town.

Free with Tallinn Card!

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  • Church, museum and viewing platform

    tripadvisor rating 4 of 5
    October 22, 2024 By E9706FNpaulo

    There is a 4pm organ recital in Niguliste Church every Saturday and Sunday. We visited on a Saturday. There is also a museum and viewing platform here. We took in some of the recital, had a quick... Read more comments

  • Amazing views across the city

    tripadvisor rating 5 of 5
    September 10, 2024 By ianaB7852JR

    This church is beautiful on the inside as it is on the outside. The breathtaking views you get from the viewing platform are totally amazing. One very good thing is this church is disabled friendly... Read more comments

  • Nice observation deck in church bell tower with views of old town

    tripadvisor rating 5 of 5
    June 30, 2024 By CodyDC

    Since I a Tallinn card, I stopped by the church museum, I was more interested in the observation deck in the bell tower with an elevator. The deck provided nice views of old town and was worth the... Read more comments