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St. Olaf's Church

Tallinn, Estonia

St. Olaf's Church, Tallinn
Photo: Olga Itenberg, CC BY 2.0 (Wikimedia Commons)

Its spire, currently measuring 123.7 meters, was the tallest in the world in the Middle Ages, much higher than the towers of Toomkirik.

Oleviste kirik, or St. Olaf's Church, was the tallest building in the world in the Middle Ages, its spire reaching a height of 159 meters. The current tower is 123.7 meters high and offers panoramic views of the Old Town and Tallinn Bay. The church, originally built in the 13th century, was repeatedly destroyed by fires. It is an active Baptist church.

How long does it take to visit St. Olaf's Church?

Plan about 45 min.

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