Church of Our Lady of Kazan (Tallinn)

Coordinates: 59°25′49″N 24°45′36″E / 59.430379°N 24.760092°E / 59.430379; 24.760092
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Church of Our Lady of Kazan
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59°25′49″N 24°45′36″E / 59.430379°N 24.760092°E / 59.430379; 24.760092
LocationTallinn
CountryEstonia
DenominationEastern Orthodox Church
History
Consecrated1721 (1721)

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]

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[edit]

  1. ^ a b c "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.