Reval Collection

Tallinn, Estonia (formerly Revel) - The Old Town
Tallinn, Estonia (formerly Revel) -The Old Town Date: circa 1910s

View of the Church of St Olaf - Tallinn, Estonia (Reval). The building was actually the tallest structure in the world for 76 years between 1549 and 1625

The naval Battle of Reval on 13 May 1790, 1860s. Artist: Bogolyubov, Alexei Petrovich (1824-1896)
The naval Battle of Reval on 13 May 1790, 1860s. Found in the collection of the State Central Navy Museum, St. Petersburg

View of Reval, ca 1855. Artist: Stavenhagen, Wilhelm Siegfried (1814-1881)
View of Reval, ca 1855. From a private collection

Christs Passion, detail from the altarpiece of St Antony, 16th century. Depiction of the Deposition and Entombment. From the Church of St Nicholas, Tallinn, Estonia

Tsarevich of Russia lays first stone of the Altar at Reval
Alexei Nikolaevich, Tsarevich of Russia (1904-1918) lays the first stone of the Altar of a new Church at Reval, Russia (now Tallinn, Estonia). Date: circa 1911

Revel, Russian Port and City in the Baltic (engraving)
2773914 Revel, Russian Port and City in the Baltic (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Revel, Russian Port and City in the Baltic)

General Gresser (engraving)
1056185 General Gresser (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General Gresser, the Perfect of St Petersburg, who recently been poisoned)

Reval, at the South Entrance to the Gulf of Finland (engraving)
1608555 Reval, at the South Entrance to the Gulf of Finland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reval, at the South Entrance to the Gulf of Finland)

The naval Battle of Reval on 13 May 1790. Creator: Hagg, Jacob (1839-1931)
The naval Battle of Reval on 13 May 1790. Found in the Collection of Sjohistoriska museet

St Olavs Church, Tallinn, Estonia. Believed to date from the 12th century, this church is dedicated to King Olaf II of Norway (Saint Olaf)

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Tallinn, Estonia. Built between 1894 and 1900 by order of Tsar Alexander III, this Russian Orthodox cathedral is dedicated to Alexander Nevsky

Siege of Reval by the Russians in 1578. From Johann Jakob Wicks Sammlung von Nachrichten... Artist: Anonymous
Siege of Reval by the Russians in 1578. From Johann Jakob Wicks Sammlung von Nachrichten.... Found in the collection of Zentralbibliothek Zurich

Revel, 1838. From A Display of the Naval Flags of All Nations. Collected from the Best Authorities. [Fisher, Son, & Co. London, 1838]

Revel, Estonia, 1879. Revel was the name used for Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, until 1918. Visible here is the 13th-century Gothic church of St Olai

Detail from the altarpiece of St Anthony, 16th century. Two soldiers walking through the landscape. Detail from the central panel of the triptych. From the Church of St Nicholas, Tallinn, Estonia

British destroyers leaving Libau for Reval, Baltic, post-WW1
British torpedo boat destroyers leaving the Russian port of Libau (now Liepaja, Latvia) for Reval (now Tallinn, Estonia), as part of Baltic Operations soon after the end of the First World War

HMS Caradoc, British light cruiser, Reval, post-WW1
HMS Caradoc, British Caledon group C-class light cruiser, launched 1916, part of the Grand Fleet during the latter part of the First World War

Tallinn, Estonia - View over park toward Railway Stations Date: 1911

General view, Reval, Russia. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

British fleet in Baltic on its way to Reval (Tallinn), WW1
The British fleet in the Baltic on its way to Reval (now Tallinn, Estonia) just after the end of the First World War. Date: December 1918

British detachment landing at Reval (Tallinn), WW1
A British detachment landing at Reval (now Tallinn, Estonia) just after the end of the First World War, to instruct the Estonians in the use of the Madsen gun. Date: December 1918

Estonia - Tallinn (Reval) - The German Theatre

Estonia - Tallinn (Reval) - St Olai Church
View towards St Olai Church - Tallinn, Estonia

Estonia - Tallinn (Reval) - View of the City
Panoramic view of the city from the North West, featuring the distinctive spire of St Olai Church and the imposing bulk of the Great Coastal Gate

Estonia - Tallinn (Reval) - Great Coastal Gate
Estonia - Tallinn (Reval) - The Great Coastal Gate

Estonia - Tallinn (Reval)
Estonia - the capital Tallinn (Reval) - The New Market

Estonia - Tallinn (Reval) - Viru Gate
Estonia - Tallinn (Reval) - The 14th century Viru Gate (Lehmpforte)

Estonia - Tallinn
Tallinn (also known as Reval - many other alternate spellings depending on which country you are from!) - the capital and largest city of Estonia

British fleet 1918
British cruisers and destroyers of the Royal Navy on their way to the Estonian capital and major sea port Tallinn, carrying arms for the Estonians

Historic Meeting / Reval
NICOLAS II OF RUSSIA pictured with his wife and children at Reval (now Tallin) in Estonia on the occasion of his historic meeting with his uncle Edward VII

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Reval, the enchanting city of Tallinn, Estonia (formerly known as Revel), is a treasure trove of history and beauty. Nestled in the heart of the Old Town, this captivating place offers a glimpse into its rich past. As you wander through the cobblestone streets, your eyes are drawn to the majestic Church of St Olaf. Its towering spire reaches towards the heavens, a testament to centuries gone by. This iconic landmark has witnessed countless stories unfold within its ancient walls. One such tale takes us back to Tsarevich of Russia laying the first stone of the Altar at Reval. A momentous occasion that marked an important chapter in Reval's history and left an indelible mark on its landscape. The naval Battle on 13 May 1790 comes alive before your eyes as you gaze upon Alexei Petrovich Bogolyubov's mesmerizing artwork from the 1860s. The clash between mighty ships echoes through time, reminding us of Reval's strategic importance in maritime conflicts. Wilhelm Siegfried Stavenhagen's painting captures another facet - a view frozen in time around 1855. It reveals bustling streets lined with charming buildings and hints at daily life during that era. Delving deeper into artistry, we discover Christ's Passion depicted intricately on an altarpiece within St Antony's Church from the 16th century. This masterpiece evokes emotions and reflects religious devotion prevalent during those times. Revel was not only renowned for its cultural heritage but also served as a vital Russian port in the Baltic region. Engravings depict bustling docks where ships arrived and departed under watchful eyes. General Gresser stands tall in one engraving - his presence symbolizing strength and leadership amidst turbulent times faced by this resilient city throughout history. Situated at the South Entrance to Gulf Finland, Reval's strategic location made it a significant player in regional affairs.