Fluidr / shanahands's "Tallinn, Estonia" set

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral

A Nikon D750 — 1/320s ƒ/8 ISO 160 at 52 mm

N 30 B 982 C 2 E Aug 22, 2019 F Aug 28, 2019

G Estonia > Harju > Tallinn > Kesklinna linnaosa > Toompea

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On Toompea Hill, Tallinn, a potent reminder of early Russian influence, and loved by many, this Orthodox church was completed in 1900, and was at one time scheduled for demolition. It is an impressive structure and the gilt crosses glow in the morning sun.

Within these walls....

N 13 B 904 C 5 E Aug 27, 2019 F Aug 27, 2019

G Estonia > Harju > Tallinn > Põhja-Tallinna linnaosa > Kalamaja

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Patarei Sea Fortress, built circa 1830, by the Russian Empire, to protect the approaches the Saint Petersburg. It later served as a barracks until it was converted into a prison in 1919. It was used by by both Communist and Nazi regimes for detention, torture and execution. This grim building is now shuttered off while its future development is considered.

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Yellow brick wall

A Nikon D750 — 1/250s ƒ/5.6 ISO 125 at 145 mm

N 159 B 10.4K C 15 E Aug 21, 2019 F Aug 26, 2019

G Estonia > Harju > Tallinn > Põhja-Tallinna linnaosa > Kalamaja

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Old Tallinn

A Nikon D750 — 1/320s ƒ/8 ISO 2500 at 85 mm

N 16 B 488 C 6 E Aug 22, 2019 F Aug 25, 2019

G Estonia > Harju > Tallinn > Kesklinna linnaosa > Toompea

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New Tallinn

N 21 B 555 C 2 E Aug 26, 2019 F Aug 25, 2019

G Estonia > Harju > Tallinn > Kesklinna linnaosa > Tallinn

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