Sight Toompea, Tallinn
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
A sight in Toompea, Tallinn, free to visit and worth about 30 minutes. Best time to go: Morning.
Why go
Onion-domed Russian Orthodox cathedral from 1900 on Toompea, opposite the Estonian parliament in Toompea Castle.
It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Tallinn, alongside 4 sights, 2 places to eat and 1 place to shop. 6 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with St Nicholas' Church and Rataskaevu 16. At about 30 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.
- Type
- Sight · Culture
- Neighborhood
- Toompea
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 30 min
- Best time
- Morning
Nearby
The 6 closest curated picks in Tallinn, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1St Nicholas' Church
Medieval church now run as a museum of sacred art, home to Bernt Notke's Danse Macabre painting.
Sight · 0.2 km straight-line - 2Rataskaevu 16
Small Old Town restaurant serving modern Estonian food, known for its braised elk roast.
Food · 0.2 km straight-line - 3Kohtuotsa viewing platform
Toompea terrace looking over red and snow-covered roofs to St Olaf's spire and the harbour.
Sight · 0.3 km straight-line - 4Tallinn Christmas Market
Wooden stalls, a tall fir and mulled-wine counters fill Town Hall Square, where Tallinn says a tree stood as early as 1441.
Shopping · 0.4 km straight-line - 5Tallinn Town Hall
Gothic town hall from 1404, the oldest surviving in Northern Europe, with Old Thomas the weathervane on its spire.
Sight · 0.4 km straight-line - 6Olde Hansa
Candlelit medieval-themed restaurant in a merchant's house off Town Hall Square, serving game, honey beer and spiced almonds.
Food · 0.4 km straight-line
On these curated routes
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral is a stop on our Tallinn & Riga route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More sights to see in Tallinn
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When to go
Average daily highs in Tallinn run from -3°C in February to 21°C in July; June is usually the wettest month. For Alexander Nevsky Cathedral itself, we suggest: Morning.
Modelled monthly averages for Tallinn from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Tallinn weather by month.
Getting there
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- Coordinates
- 59.43583, 24.73936
- Destination
- Tallinn, Estonia
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral: quick answers
How much time do you need at Alexander Nevsky Cathedral?
Plan on about 30 minutes at Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Alexander Nevsky Cathedral?
Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Dress modestly and skip photos inside.
Is Alexander Nevsky Cathedral free?
Yes, we list Alexander Nevsky Cathedral as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Which TripsCircle routes include Alexander Nevsky Cathedral?
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral appears on Tallinn & Riga, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Alexander Nevsky Cathedral to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Tallinn.
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