Estonia

15 Best Religious Sites in Estonia

The temples, churches and sacred sites travelers rate highest across Estonia, with what makes each worth the trip.

Order reflects review volume from real travelers in Estonia. Refreshed monthly.

  1. St. Olaf’s Church

    Religious site · TallinnFree entry

    St Olaf's Church (Oleviste kirik) is a soaring medieval landmark of Tallinn's beautifully preserved Old Town, a Gothic church whose immense spire was, by legend, once intended to be the tallest in…

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  2. Church of the Holy Spirit Puhavaimu Kirik

    Religious site · TallinnFree entry

    The Church of the Holy Spirit (Pühavaimu kirik) is a historic Lutheran church nestled in Tallinn's Old Town, dating back to the 13th century.

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  3. St. Nicholas' Orthodox Church

    Religious site · TallinnFree entry

    St. Nicholas' Orthodox Church (also known as Niguliste Church) stands as a prominent landmark in Tallinn's medieval Old Town, on Vene Street.

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  4. Dominican Monastery Claustrum

    Religious site · Tallinn

    The Dominican Monastery Claustrum is a medieval religious site located on Müürivahe Street in Tallinn's Old Town.

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  5. Catholic Cathedral of St Peter & St Paul

    Religious site · TallinnFree entry

    The Catholic Cathedral of St Peter & St Paul, located at Vene 18 in Tallinn's Old Town, is the main Roman Catholic church in Estonia.

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  6. St. Nicholas Church

    Religious site · KuressaareFree entry

    St. Nicholas Church is a prominent Lutheran church located in the heart of Kuressaare, the capital of Saaremaa Island.

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  7. St. Simeon’s and St. Anne’s Church

    Religious site · TallinnFree entry

    St. Simeon’s and St. Anne’s Church is a historic Orthodox Christian church located on Ahtri Street in the heart of Tallinn, Estonia.

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  8. Chapel of the Consistory of the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church

    Religious site · TallinnFree entry

    The Chapel of the Consistory of the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church is a peaceful religious site located on Kiriku plats in Tallinn's Old Town.

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  9. Rakvere Church of the Trinity

    Religious site · RakvereFree entry

    Rakvere Church of the Trinity is a prominent Lutheran church located in the heart of Rakvere, Estonia.

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  10. St. John's Church

    Religious site · ViljandiFree entry

    St. John's Church is a prominent Lutheran church located in the heart of Viljandi, Estonia. Built in the neo-Gothic style, its tall spire and red-brick façade dominate the cityscape.

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  11. Beit Bella Synagogue

    Religious site · TallinnFree entry

    Beit Bella Synagogue is the main place of worship for Tallinn's Jewish community, located on Karu Street in the city center.

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  12. St. Laurence Church

    Religious site · KuressaareFree entry

    St. Laurence Church is a historic Lutheran church located at Tallinna 13 in the center of Kuressaare, on the island of Saaremaa.

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  13. Estonian Methodist Church

    Religious site · TallinnFree entry

    The Estonian Methodist Church, located on Narva mnt in the heart of Tallinn, stands as a quiet spiritual haven amid the city's bustling streets.

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  14. St Mary's Cathedral

    Religious site · Tallinn

    St Mary's Cathedral, also known as Toomkirik, is one of Tallinn's oldest churches, perched on Toompea Hill in the heart of the city's medieval Old Town.

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  15. Swedish St. Michael's Church

    Religious site · TallinnFree entry

    Swedish St. Michael's Church (Rootsi-Mihkli kirik) is a Lutheran church located in the heart of Tallinn's Old Town, on Rueuetli Street.

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