Designed by Mikhail Preobrazhensky in the Russian Revival style, the Eastern Orthodox cathedral was constructed between 1894 and 1900 during the Russian Empire’s Russification campaign in Estonia.

One of the best-preserved old towns in Europe, it feels like stepping into a beautifully maintained fairy tale — with narrow cobblestone streets, colorful facades, medieval spires, and centuries-old walls —

It’s the oldest Gothic-style town hall in the Baltic and Scandinavian regions, with a history that goes back to the 1200s.