Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Tallinn Aleksander Nevski peakirik
Located in Tallinn, the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral is an Eastern Orthodox cathedral completed in 1895. Designed by architect Mikhail Preobrazhensky, the building is constructed from brick, granite, and limestone in the Russian Revival style. It stands 58 meters tall and is one of the most looked-up sights in Estonia.
Planning a visit
The cathedral is located in Tallinn, just 6 kilometers from Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport. Admission is free, and the site is situated at Lossi plats 10. You can easily combine a visit with several nearby landmarks, including Toompea Castle and St. Mary's Cathedral, which are both 0.1 kilometers away. St. Nicholas Church and Kiek in de Kök are also within 0.2 kilometers, while Stenbock House is 0.3 kilometers away.
Tallinn experiences the warmest weather from June through August, with daily highs ranging from 18 °C to 21 °C. These months generally see fewer rainy days compared to the wetter autumn and winter periods. If you visit between November and January, expect colder conditions with daily highs between -2 °C and 3 °C and more frequent rain.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 21 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | -2 | -3 | 1 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| Average low, °C | -6 | -7 | -4 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 0 | -4 |
| Rainfall, mm | 51 | 35 | 36 | 31 | 35 | 61 | 74 | 82 | 66 | 80 | 68 | 56 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 15 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
