Church of Our Lady of Kazan (Tallinn)

Church of Our Lady of Kazan (Tallinn) (Estonian: Tallinna Kaasani kirik) is a Russian Orthodox church in Tallinn, Estonia. The church building is the oldest wooden structure in Tallinn.[1]

Church of Our Lady of Kazan
Exterior view
59°25′49″N 24°45′36″E
LocationTallinn
CountryEstonia
DenominationEastern Orthodox Church
History
Consecrated1721 (1721)

The church was built in 1721. At the moment of erecting, this church was the first church in Estonia completed after Great Northern War.[1]

In the 19th century, big reconstruction works took place. After the works, the church has a neoclassical facade and interior.[1]

Next to the church is located Church of Our Lady of Kazan's poplar (Estonian: Kaasani kiriku pappel). This poplar is the oldest and thickest poplar in Estonia.[2]

References

  1. "Church of Our Lady of Kazan". Visit Tallinn. Retrieved 10 January 2021.
  2. EE, Eesti entsüklopeedia. [Encyclopedia of Estonia] A-Ü. Tallinn: Valgus. 2003. p. 186. ISBN 9985701410.
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