Church of the Transfiguration of Our Lord, Tallinn
Church of the Transfiguration of Our Lord, Tallinn, Orthodox church in Old Town, Estonia.
Description
This house of worship in Tallinn's Old Town is a brick building marked by Baroque architectural elements on both its facade and interior. The main worship space centers on a large ornate iconostasis that anchors the entire composition inside.
History
This building began as a Cistercian monastery church in the 13th century, but its purpose shifted fundamentally in the 18th century. Renovations around 1732 transformed it into an Orthodox place of worship, reshaping its interior and devotional use.
Culture
The name references the Transfiguration of Christ, a central theme in Orthodox faith that comes alive in the ornate 1720 iconostasis displayed inside. Visitors can observe how religious art shaped the spiritual identity of the community that worshipped here.
Practical
The site sits in a central area of the Old Town, easy to reach and find on foot. The warmer months offer the best visiting conditions, as access is more regular and the neighborhood is more active.
Did you know?
The bell hanging inside was cast in 1575 and remains the oldest functioning bell in the city. This object connects the site's earlier monastic past with its later role as an Orthodox worship space.
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