St. Olaf's Church, Tallinn

St. Olaf's church
Oleviste kirik
Map
59°26′29.1″N 24°44′52.1″E / 59.441417°N 24.747806°E / 59.441417; 24.747806
LocationTallinn
CountryEstonia
DenominationBaptist
Previous denominationRoman Catholic, Lutheran
WebsiteWebsite of the Church
History
StatusActive
Founded12th Century
Specifications
Spire height124 metres (407 ft)

St. Olaf’s Church or St. Olav's Church (Estonian: Oleviste kirik) in Tallinn, Estonia, is believed to have been built in the 12th century and to have been the centre for old Tallinn's Scandinavian community before Denmark conquered Tallinn in 1219. Its dedication relates to King Olaf II of Norway (also known as Saint Olaf, 995–1030). The first known written records referring to the church date back to 1267. It was extensively rebuilt during the 14th century.


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