St. Simon's Lutheran Church

Valmiera, Latvia

Built in 1238, St. Simon`s Lutheran Church has still preserved its medieval appearance. The church has burial plaques of notable city dwellers from the 15th to 16th century, a pipe organ (1886) and paintings on the pulpit and the organ lofts (1730). The viewing platform of the church tower provides a panoramic view of Valmiera.

References:

Valmiera Tourism

Address

Bruņinieku iela 2, Valmiera, Latvia

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Details

Founded: 1238
Category: Religious sites in Latvia
Historical period: State of the Teutonic Order (Latvia)

More Information

visit.valmiera.lv

Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

edgars brivulis (14 months ago)
..good&peacefully atmosphere

Maarka Teral (2 years ago)
Nice old church, connected to the Estonian history.

Andris Vejins (2 years ago)
Good looking place.

Gaida Stankeviča (3 years ago)
Beautiful place

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