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City defies church on holy sites

Jun 11, 2008
By Marge Tubalkain-Trell

TALLINN - The Tallinn city government has sparked anger in Christian communities by refusing to return several world famous holy sites to the Lutheran Church.  The Niguliste museum and concert hall, Neitsitorn (Virgin tower), Tallitorn (Barn tower) and Luhikese Jala Varavatorn (Short leg gate tower) are world heritage sites and popular tourist attractions. The city government’s proposal is to keep the buildings as state property. “The Niguliste museum and concert hall is an important cul ...


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