Koeru Church

Koeru, Estonia

Koeru Church is one of the oldest medieval churches in Järvamaa with a beautiful Baroque tower. The church was built probably in the mid-13th century and expanded to the three-nave form aroud 1300.

The church was damaged badly in Livonian Wars and again in Great Northern War. It was mainly reconstructed in 1721. The present 43m high tower was built in the end of 18th century. The pulpit, altarpiece and crucifix in the church date from the 17th century.

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Founded: ca. 1250
Category: Religious sites in Estonia
Historical period: Danish and Livonian Order (Estonia)

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www.jarva.ee

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Leonid Romanov (4 years ago)
The building already requires attention. There are many ancient burial places with beautiful monuments.
Toivo Lõhmus (5 years ago)
To be seen more powerfully and say so. We live on and on
Priit Karu (5 years ago)
Church like church always
Merle Urbanus (6 years ago)
Kaisa Samuilov (6 years ago)
Väljast näeb suht maha jäetud kiriku moodi välja
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