Church of Our Lady of Kazan (Tallinn)
Church of Our Lady of Kazan | |
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![]() Church of Our Lady of Kazan, Tallinn. | |
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59°25′49″N 24°45′36″E / 59.430379°N 24.760092°ECoordinates: 59°25′49″N 24°45′36″E / 59.430379°N 24.760092°E | |
Location | Tallinn |
Country | Estonia |
Denomination | Eastern Orthodox Church |
History | |
Consecrated | 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]
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Categories:
- Churches in Tallinn
- Churches completed in 1721
- 18th-century Eastern Orthodox church buildings
- Church buildings with domes
- Eastern Orthodox churches in Estonia