Churches and burials
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Noble Tombs of Tallinn Cathedral
Worn gravestones in Tallinn Cathedral show how noble families sought to preserve their names in stone.
Grave markers set into the cathedral floor and walls tell the story of noble families after death. Coats of arms, names and epitaphs told passersby whose lineage was remembered here. Yet centuries of footsteps wear away even the most solemn inscription. A grave slab is both a mark of rank and a reminder that a reputation carved in stone is not eternal.
Practical information
Address: Toom-Kooli 6
Look for grave slabs and epitaphs inside the cathedral at Toom-Kooli 6. Walk carefully and do not touch the memorials.