Dom St Nikolai


The 100m onion-domed tower of 14th-century Dom St Nikolai rises above a row of historic facades, giving the cathedral the nickname ‘Long Nicholas’. The austere, whitewashed 19th-century interior is a relative dud, but some Gothic carvings remain. Climb the tower for great views.


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