tags: Old Town, Tallinn, Estonia, cities
Phallus.
Photographed in Old Town, Tallinn, Estonia.
Image: GrrlScientist, 22 July 2009 [larger view]. (raw image)
It has been observed that I tend to photograph tall, pointy objects that reach to the sky. In my defense, such objects are plentiful in architecture, and are noticeable and often are iconic on any particular skyline.
Dragons on a church.
Photographed in Old Town, Tallinn, Estonia.
Image: GrrlScientist, 22 July 2009 [larger view]. (raw image)
Unlike most phalluses, this particular phallus is attached to a church. In this case, the church is most unusual because it has two dragons attached to it also.
Tallinn Church.
Photographed in Old Town, Tallinn, Estonia.
Image: GrrlScientist, 22 July 2009 [larger view]. (raw image)
Interestingly, this church is also used to sell items to the public .. I wonder what Jesus would have done about that if he showed up?
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Why would you think you need a defense?
A great many phalluses are attached to churches.
Well, its hard to photograph a cellar from the outside!
John: haha! wish i'd have thought of that observation.
That is the Niguliste Church (Estonian for Nicholaus). And those are not dragons; they are gargoyles. Just ask Terry Pratchett.
Actually, it is Tallinn Town Hall, not a church. http://veeb.tallinn.ee/raekoda/uus/index.php?id=3