Alexander Nevsky Cathedral: Visiting Hours & Free Entry
20 - 30 min
Russian Orthodox Cathedral
Built 1894-1900, Russian Revival style
Lossi plats 10, 10130 Tallinn, Estonia
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Practical Visitor Info & Tips
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Free (no ticket)
Daily, approximately 08:00-19:00. Brief closures of 15-20 minutes occur around services (weekday services around 09:00 and 18:00, with additional services on Sundays and Orthodox feast days).
None. Free, walk-in entry at any time; brief closures of 15-20 minutes occur around services.
A Russian Orthodox cathedral built 1894-1900 on Toompea Hill, directly opposite Toompea Castle (seat of the Estonian parliament, the Riigikogu), in a Russian Revival style with onion domes and mosaic icons.
| Option | Price | Booking | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult entry | Free | No ticket needed | |
| Any visitor | Free | No ticket needed | |
| With Tallinn Card | Not needed — always free | No card required |
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See pass compatibility below ↓Overview & History
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral is a Russian Orthodox cathedral on Toompea Hill, built between 1894 and 1900 during the Russification period of Russian imperial rule in Estonia, to a design by architect Mikhail Preobrazhensky. It stands directly opposite Toompea Castle, seat of the Estonian parliament (Riigikogu), and its onion domes and mosaic icons make it one of Tallinn's most-photographed landmarks. Entry has always been free, regardless of any city pass.
What to See: Top Highlights
Onion Domes & Mosaic Icons
The cathedral's black onion domes and richly decorated facade, with mosaic icons over the main entrance in a typical Russian Revival style.
The Toompea Hill Setting
Positioned directly across the square from Toompea Castle and the Estonian parliament, on the highest point of Tallinn's Old Town.
The Cathedral's Bells
An 11-bell peal, including the largest bell in Tallinn, occasionally heard ringing out over Toompea Hill around services.
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Do I Need the Tallinn Card for Alexander Nevsky Cathedral?
Compare Tallinn PassesNo — entry has always been free, with or without any pass. There is no admission ticket to include: the same always-free pattern as Town Hall Square (Raekoja plats).
Any visitor
Free entry at any time; no ticket or pass required.
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