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

4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Eduards Ēriks Sotē (14 months ago)
Very beautiful and big. When you go, definitely go up the tower. The view from there is incredible.

Eveli Hämarik (2 years ago)
It's a nice church right next to the ruins and a parking lot, so a good spot to walk around a bit.

Raitis Misa (2 years ago)
Oldest curch in region

edgars brivulis (4 years ago)
..good&peacefully atmosphere

Maarka Teral (5 years ago)
Nice old church, connected to the Estonian history.

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