St. Catherine's Church

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St Catherine's Church was originally built in 1252. However, it was later rebuilt with baroque style wood carvings on the altar. In this church Duke Jacob was baptized and later married to Princess Louisa Charlotte from Brandenburg. The church was given the name of St Catherine, the patroness of the town.

Address
Baznīcas iela 33, Kuldīga, Latvia

Established
1252

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