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The Cathedral of Saint Mary the Virgin in Tallinn and its bell tower
At Tallinn St. Mary's Cathedral (1233), you'll find gravestones from the 13-18th centuries and coat of arms epitaphs dating from the 17-20th centuries.
The most famous people who have been buried in the church include the Swedish military officer Pontus De la Gardie and his wife, the Swedish King Johann III's daughter Sophia Gyllenhelm, and Admiral Samuel Greigh. The visitors can climb the cathedral's 69-metre baroque-style bell tower and admire the view of the city.
The tower can be visited only in case of fine weather and when no concerts or religious services are taking place.
A donation should be made for a visit to the church. For visiting the bell tower, a ticket should be purchased.
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Elaborate funeral coats of arms...
tripadvisor rating 4 of 5With such a multitude of churches worldwide, it is often difficult to differentiate between them. Each attempts to highlight something unique which can set it apart. Peapiiskopi Kirik is more... Read more comments
An ordinary church.
tripadvisor rating 3 of 5This looks like an interesting church from the outside, but there's no justification for the entrance fee, as this is not really a museum, just a church decorated with an eclectic array of... Read more comments
Beautiful Cathedral
tripadvisor rating 5 of 5St Mary’s Cathedral is the oldest church in Tallinn, built in the 13th century. It was rebuilt after a fire in the 17th century and is also known as the Dome Church. Inside, on the walls, there are... Read more comments
