The shights of Estonia
In 1950 St. Olaf’s Church became a Baptist
church.The Baptist congregation continues to meet at St Olaf’s
today.
Pictures of St. Olaf’s Church
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St Olaf’s Church Tower
According to some sources St Olaf’s Church was the
tallest building in world from 1549 to 1625, till the
Eiffel Tower was built. In 1590 the total height of
the tower was 115 meters. After several rebuildings,
the height of the tower is now 123,5 meters. In
summer visitors can climb winding staircaise to the
tower’s viewing platform to enjoy the views of the
city.Did you know that there are 232 steps up to the
viewing platform.The tower has been hit by
lightning around ten times, three of which led to
extensive fires in 1625, 1820 and 1931.
Kadrioru Palace
Kadrioru Palace is a palace built for Chatherine 1 of Russia
by Peter the Great in Tallinn, in Estonia, in 1718. It was built
after the Great Northern War. The palace was desinged by
the Italian architect Nicola Michetti