Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
This one of the most amazing monument to see in Tallinn.
It is an ortodox church located in the highest part of Tallinn's Old Town. The church was built during the Russian domination and was dedicated to Saint Alexander Nevsky who won the "Battle of the Ice" in 1242...
It is an ortodox church located in the highest part of Tallinn's Old Town. The church was built during the Russian domination and was dedicated to Saint Alexander Nevsky who won the "Battle of the Ice" in 1242...
Supposedly built on the grave of a legendary Estonian hero, Kalevipoeg, on the city's mighty Toompea Hill, the Orthodox cathedral was something of a Russian propaganda exercise at the time and still remains a subject of controversy amongst hardline patriots.Indeed, the Cathedral is disliked by many Estonians as a reminder of Russian domination. It was even planned to be destroyed in 1924 but the decision has never been implemented !! It would have been such a pity !
6 comments:
I love the "bulb"!! It looks like onions!! But it's so beautifull!!
Anne
Dude, I was rather clear on my site... Only drop a link if you're participating in PhotoHunt.
Thank you.
i also have a travel blog and i like hopping to travel blog, too because i like travelling...i love to see some pictures of every country and I'm glad that i found your blog.
enjoy the rest of your weekend!
Hi !!
Thanks a lot for your comment!! As i can see we share the same passion!!!
I would be happy to publish a post about the place you are from or where you have been....
see you soon!
Djibs
That is absolutely stunning. I've never visited, but would love to.
Thanks for uor comment Sharon !!
Tallinn is a small city but really nice, i went there twice and would really recommand it for a week end!!
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