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Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
The still-active 19th-century Russian Orthodox Alexander Nevsky Cathedral dominates Lossi plats at the top of Pikk jalg, sited strategically across from Toompea Castle, Estonia's traditional seat of power.
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Dominican Monastery
From Vene tänav, an arched doorway leads into a cosy courtyard and the world of the Dominican Monastery , founded in 1246 as a base for Scandinavian monks. Today the monastery complex houses Estonia's largest collection of very impressive stone carvings, which leave an impression on visitors eager to catch a glimpse of Medieval-looking life; there are often concerts and mysterious activities taking place there.
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Oleviste Church
Near the end of Pikk tänav stands a chief Tallinn landmark, the Oleviste Church . This is a great place to start any Tallinn expedition as there's a superb observation deck, halfway up its 124m structure offering the city's best views of the Old Town (it's a long and narrow climb up, though).
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