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St. Nicholas' Church and Museum
Description
St. Nicholas Church is a medieval church building in Tallinn, Estonia. It was dedicated to Saint Nicholas, the patron of the fishermen and sailors. Originally built in the 13th century, it was partially destroyed in the Soviet bombing of Tallinn in World War II.
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St. Nicholas' Church and Museum

Niguliste tn 3, 10146 Tallinn, Estonia
4.6(1.1K)
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St. Nicholas Church is a medieval church building in Tallinn, Estonia. It was dedicated to Saint Nicholas, the patron of the fishermen and sailors. Originally built in the 13th century, it was partially destroyed in the Soviet bombing of Tallinn in World War II.

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attractions: Danish King's Garden, Tallinn Town Hall, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Freedom Square, Kiek in de Kök Museum and Bastion Tunnels, Raekoja plats, Kohtuotsa viewing platform, Adamson-Eric Museum, Maiden Tower Museum-Cafe, Patkuli viewing platform, restaurants: Restaurant Rataskaevu 16, Väike-rataskaevu​, Restoran Olde Hansa, Restaurant Pegasus, Vegan Restoran V, III Draakon, La Prima Vanalinn, Beer House, Caffe Centrale, Old Estonia Restaurant
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Phone
+372 631 4330
Website
nigulistemuuseum.ekm.ee

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Nearby attractions of St. Nicholas' Church and Museum

Danish King's Garden

Tallinn Town Hall

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral

Freedom Square

Kiek in de Kök Museum and Bastion Tunnels

Raekoja plats

Kohtuotsa viewing platform

Adamson-Eric Museum

Maiden Tower Museum-Cafe

Patkuli viewing platform

Danish King's Garden

Danish King's Garden

4.7

(1.4K)

Open 24 hours
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Tallinn Town Hall

Tallinn Town Hall

4.7

(4.4K)

Open 24 hours
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Alexander Nevsky Cathedral

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral

4.6

(3.5K)

Closed
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Freedom Square

Freedom Square

4.6

(6K)

Open until 12:00 AM
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Nearby restaurants of St. Nicholas' Church and Museum

Restaurant Rataskaevu 16

Väike-rataskaevu​

Restoran Olde Hansa

Restaurant Pegasus

Vegan Restoran V

III Draakon

La Prima Vanalinn

Beer House

Caffe Centrale

Old Estonia Restaurant

Restaurant Rataskaevu 16

Restaurant Rataskaevu 16

4.8

(2.6K)

$$

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Väike-rataskaevu​

Väike-rataskaevu​

4.8

(707)

$$

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Restoran Olde Hansa

Restoran Olde Hansa

4.5

(4.8K)

$$$

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Restaurant Pegasus

Restaurant Pegasus

4.5

(1.2K)

$$

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Reviews of St. Nicholas' Church and Museum

4.6
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4.0
1y

A Igreja de São Nicolau (Niguliste kirik) é um marco importante em Tallinn, destacando-se tanto por sua beleza arquitetônica quanto por seu papel histórico. Construída no século XIII, a igreja é um exemplo impressionante da arquitetura gótica na Estônia e desempenha um papel crucial na vida cultural da cidade.

Relevância Histórica e Cultural

Originalmente erguida por comerciantes alemães dedicados a São Nicolau, padroeiro dos marinheiros e mercadores, a igreja foi destruída em parte durante a Segunda Guerra Mundial. O que resta é uma magnífica reconstrução que serve como um memorial para a arte sacra medieval. Em 1984, foi transformada em um museu e sala de concertos, destacando a sua capacidade de se adaptar e manter sua relevância ao longo dos séculos.

Curiosidades e Fatos Notáveis

Bernt Notke e a Dança da Morte: Uma das peças mais intrigantes da igreja é a “Dança da Morte” de Bernt Notke, uma pintura do século XV que ilustra a universalidade da morte, engajando tanto reis quanto camponeses. Esta obra, apesar de parcialmente danificada, é uma das poucas representações do tema que sobreviveram no Báltico. A acústica e o órgão: O órgão barroco da igreja, construído em 1684, é famoso por sua acústica. A igreja é popular para concertos, aproveitando a excelente qualidade sonora proporcionada pela arquitetura. Relíquias e Artefatos: A Niguliste kirik possui uma rica coleção de arte sacra, incluindo esculturas, altares e objetos litúrgicos que datam do período medieval. Restaurações e Controvérsias: A reconstrução pós-guerra da igreja é um exemplo fascinante de restauração histórica. A decisão de manter partes da estrutura original danificada enquanto restaurava outras áreas gerou debates interessantes sobre a conservação do patrimônio cultural.

Roteiro pela Igreja de São Nicolau

Para aproveitar ao máximo sua visita à Niguliste kirik, siga este roteiro sugerido:

Entrada e Fachada: Comece apreciando a fachada gótica da igreja, observando os detalhes arquitetônicos e o campanário que domina o horizonte de Tallinn. Interior e Exibições: Ao entrar, dirija-se ao altar para observar as esculturas e arte sacra. Não perca a “Dança da Morte” e outras peças-chave exibidas nas galerias. O Órgão e a Acústica: Se possível, planeje sua visita durante um concerto para experimentar a incrível acústica da igreja. O órgão barroco é uma peça central e vale a pena ser ouvido. Galeria e Relíquias: Suba para a galeria para uma visão panorâmica do interior e explore as coleções de artefatos litúrgicos e relíquias religiosas. Exploração Externa: Após explorar o interior, dê uma volta ao redor da igreja para ver o edifício de diferentes ângulos e apreciar os detalhes da arquitetura externa.

Dicas para Visitar

• Concertos: Verifique a programação de concertos antes de sua visita. A experiência sonora na Niguliste kirik é incomparável. • Guias Locais: Considere contratar um guia local ou adquirir um audioguia disponível em vários idiomas para aprofundar seu entendimento das exposições. • Horários de Visitação: A igreja/museu tem horários de funcionamento específicos, então planeje sua visita com antecedência.

A Igreja de São Nicolau é um testemunho duradouro da história medieval de Tallinn e continua a ser um ponto de convergência entre arte, cultura e...

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4.0
3y

Unfortunately it is temporarily closed due to renovation. They are adding and observation desk and elevator to the tower. This Gothic landmark was originally erected in the 13th century but almost all that remains is from the 15th century. You will notice stone skull and crossbones carving at the entrance to the chapel, near the church’s main door. Stone carving was an important element in Estonian architecture, was largely done in dolomite and sandstone. The building has served as a museum since it was extensively restored during Soviet times after being damaged by Soviet bombing raids in World War II. It is home to most of Tallinn’s medieval artworks – many of which were destroyed in the Protestant riots of 1524. According to legend, however, St. Nicholas’ Church escaped being ransacked due to the quick thinking of the church’s warden, who sealed the door with melted lead. The 15th-century frieze Danse Macabre by Bernt Notke is the chef-d’œuvre of the church. Only a portion of the 30-meter...

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4.0
18w

The church and museum contain religious artifacts, including a stunning macabre painting. Apart from the macabre, I found it all a bit boring. It was also crowded with a tour, which made it hard to appreciate the building as a whole. You are able to visit the different floors in the tower by lift or stairs, of which there are 233 steps. The lift took a long time due to the number of people using it. I gave up and used the stairs. The top floor has stunning views over Tallinn and is definitely worth a visit. The outside of the building is beautiful. As a note, there is a small children's playground behind the building. You need to buy a ticket to enter. The Tallinn Card is accepted here. There are toilets, these were clean. There was, also, a souvenir shop. Bags need to be left in lockers. These were free to use. The building is wheelchair accessible. There are disability toilets. They have put guideways in for sight impaired people at the ticket desk, cloakroom, and...

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