Rauna Church

Rauna, Latvia

Rauna Church was built in c. 1262, the same year as Rauna Castle following the proposal of the Archbishop of Riga, Albert II. Since the beginning of the 16th century, an evangelic Lutheran church has been operating in it.

Rauna Church has survived wars, it has been demolished and re-built several times. In the 18th century annexes were built to the Church. The last reconstruction of the church took place at the end of the 1930s. The relief “Adam and Eve”, created in the 13th- 14th century, is seen above the west portal, above the main entrance of the church is the relief “Christ on the Cross”. Famous priests such as Jānis Reiters, Ādams Jende, Pēteris Apkalns and others have served in Rauna Church.

Address

Valmieras iela 4, Rauna, Latvia

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Details

Founded: c. 1262
Category: Religious sites in Latvia
Historical period: State of the Teutonic Order (Latvia)

Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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Rauna Castle Ruins (0,2 km)

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User Reviews

Inese Košuka (9 months ago)
The fact that it is open says it all. ❤️

Diana Stimbire (3 years ago)
Maza, jauka baznīca. Small, beautiful church. Little Nice Church

oskars Rotšteins (4 years ago)
Damp and cold room. Dark as hell...

Dace Sērmūksle (5 years ago)
Ok

Elizabete Krēģere (5 years ago)
Lai dzīvo pagāni.

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