tower as well as an ornate, outdoor clock that's said to be one of the most photographed objects in Tallinn. A two-aisled church. St Olaf - St. Olaf's 124m spire is a Tallinn landmark, and was the tallest building in Europe between 1549 and 1625. An old legend claims that the church was built to attract more merchant ships to the town by a mysterious craftsman who promised to work for free if the townspeople discovered his name (Olev). In reality, the church took its name from the canonised Norwegian king, Olav Havaldsson. The first mention of the church dates to 1267 Kadriorg Palace Kadriorg Palace /1718 25 juuli ka kadrioru päev jäta meelde!) (Estonian: Kadrioru loss, German: Catherinethal) is a Petrine Baroquepalace built for Catherine I of Russia by Peter the Great in Tallinn, Estonia. Both the Estonian and the German name for the palace means "Catherine's valley". It was built after the Great Northern War to Nicola Michetti's designs by Gaetano Chiaveri andMikhail Zemtsov
The Normans introduced the feudal system, strengthened the power of the King and the Church. England became a strong country under military rule. The Normans enjoyed absolute power: they built castles and destroyed villages. The main language spoken was Norman French which influenced the development of English. Main Events of the Period Canonised / 'kænnasd / pühakuks kuulutatud Charter / 't:t / üürima, harta Latter / 'læt / viimane, lõpupoolne 1066 The Battle of Hastings Normans took over power in England, William the Conqueror (William I) became the King. 1170 The murder of Archbishop Thomas a Becket a fight between the King and the Church, Canterbury Cathedral became a Mecca for pilgrims after the murder of Thomas a Becket.
the towns concert- and the Europe's cultural life. The Dome Church The cathedral of Saint Mary the Virgin in Tallinn .http://www.eelk.ee/~eelk109/english.htm St Olaf's Church The St. Olaf's Church is dedicated to King Olaf Haraldsson of Norway (995-1030), who adopted Christianity and established it in Norway. The traditional faith was still strong, however; the king was overthrown and killed in battle. He was canonised after death and the cult of his name spread all over Scandinavia. The earliest written record about the church date back to 1267, when Queen Margarethe of Denmark granted the female Cistercian convent of St. Michael the advowson over the St. Olaf's Church. But major reconstruction followed in the 14 th -15th centuries. The tower standing separate from the church was completed in 1364. The fire of 1433 claimed the St.Olaf's Church besides other buildings. It was consecrated for service
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