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 | |
| Location | Tallinn |
| Country | Estonia |
| Denomination | Eastern Orthodox Church |
| History | |
| Consecrated | 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
- "Church of Our Lady of Kazan". Visit Tallinn. Retrieved 10 January 2021.
- EE, Eesti entsüklopeedia. [Encyclopedia of Estonia] A-Ü. Tallinn: Valgus. 2003. p. 186. ISBN 9985701410.
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