The City of Tallinn has allocated nearly 800,000 euros in the second round of restoration grants, with the majority directed towards the renovation of churches and historic parish buildings. This year, new options were added: support can now also be applied for preparing restoration projects and for restoring grave markers and fences at the city’s historical cemeteries.

Deputy Mayor of Tallinn, Madle Lippus, explained that the restoration grant regulations were updated this year, and for the first time, applications could be submitted for restoration project planning as well as for the maintenance of historical grave monuments and fencing.

The City of Tallinn has previously supported several church restoration projects. For example, it decided to allocate 125,000 euros to the restoration of the St. Peter and Paul Cathedral. The cathedral is expected to restore its altarpiece and confessionals, insulate the attic, and install lighting in the church hall using its own funds.

The city also supported the restoration of the Kazan Church with 180,000 euros. This year, the church's interior was restored, including ceiling paintings and the iconostasis, and a wall painting titled "Sacrifice of Isaac" was revealed above the entrance. The interior works were supported with nearly 167,000 euros. Additionally, the city funded condition studies of the cultural monument icon “Christ Enthroned” and its historical textile cover with more than 3,000 euros.

Oleviste Church received 470,000 euros for restoration. This year, the western tower and facades of the church were renovated, and the viewing platform was reconstructed. The old wooden platform was replaced with stainless steel, the wooden structures of the spire were restored, new roofing was installed, and the upper lancet windows were refurbished. An additional 37,000 euros supported the conservation of art monuments.

Kaarli Church received 57,000 euros for the restoration of the southern door and the vestry staircase. It had also received earlier support through the Church Renaissance programme during 2004–2007 and 2016–2018, during which the church organ was restored.

Toomkirik (St. Mary's Cathedral) restoration received over 260,000 euros for the work on the clock faces and the tower masonry. These efforts were carried out in cooperation with the local congregation, the city of Tallinn, and private donors.

The city has also allocated 50,000 euros for further works on the Kazan Church on Liivalaia Street and nearly 200,000 euros for the renovation of Nõmme Rahu Church. Next year, around 150,000 euros is planned for landscaping the Kazan Church yard, and another 23,000 euros for conserving the icon “Christ Enthroned” and its textile cover.

Deputy Mayor Madle Lippus emphasized the ongoing need for care: “Tallinn’s rich cultural heritage requires continuous maintenance. With these grants, we aim to ensure that the city’s valuable buildings are properly maintained and that all work is high-quality and carefully considered.”