St. Radoneza Sergius Church

Valmiera, Latvia

St. Radoneza Sergius Church was built from 1874 to 1877. The author of the building was Jānis Frīdrihs Baumanis (1834-1891) – the first educated architect of Latvia. The church was built from split boulders. Cornice, corners of the building and ledges were made of local bricks. There is Mangdenu family`s vault next to church (built in 1906).

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Founded: 1874-1877
Category: Religious sites in Latvia
Historical period: Part of the Russian Empire (Latvia)

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