Old Tallinn
Tower. It was used as the center of government since 1229 and is now the site of
Estonia’s parliament. Nearby stands the inappropriately named Maiden’s Tower
that used to house a prison for prostitutes.
There are several interesting old houses of worship. The oldest is the
atmospheric and very chilly Dominican Monastery from 1246. There is also The
Holy Spirit Church with its colorful Renaissance clock, elaborate altar, and
painted pews. The 13th century St. Nicholas got bombed in World War II but
was meticulously reconstructed and now houses a display of religious art,
including the freaky “Dance Macabre” of cavorting skeletons.
Cathedral of St. Mary the Virgin and the Town Hall offer fine views of the city.
The most visible church that seems to get on all the postcards is the Russian
Orthodox St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral with its onion domes.
Several of the medieval buildings house museums: Epping Tower has a
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