St. Olaf’s Church [Oleviste Kirik]

St. Olaf’s Church
St. Olaf's 124m spire is a Tallinn landmark, and was the tallest building in Europe between 1549 and 1625. An old legend claims that the church was built to attract more merchant ships to the town by a mysterious craftsman who promised to work for free if the townspeople discovered his name (Olev). In reality, the church took its name from the canonised Norwegian king, Olav Havaldsson. The first mention of the church dates to 1267, but the interior dates to 1840 and reflects that era's Historicist bent.

Admission free. The tower's viewing platform is open to the public from April through October daily 10:00 - 18:00. Admission €2.


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City centre location

Open:

Services in Estonian Sun 10:00, 12:00, Thurs 18:30 (prayer). English service first Sunday of the month at 17:00.

Address:

Lai 50

Phone:

(+372) 641 22 41

www:

http://www.oleviste.ee
oleviste@oleviste.ee