Vigala Church

Vigala, Estonia

The first mention of the church in Vigala dates back to 1339. It was built by Uexkülls, the oldest noble family of Livonia. The old church was a slate building with high gables. The choir was vaulted and a free-standing tower was erected in the 15th century. Due to the suboptimal loamy ground new towers had to be erected repeatedly.

The architect Alar Kotli designed the bell tower to commemorate those who have lost their lives in the battle of Vigala. The interior has many interesting artefacts. The Baroque pulpit and altar are made by C. Ackermann in 1670-1680. The granite figures of a soldier and a farmer on the supportive pillars of the tower were hidden in the ground during the Soviet era.·There is also a rare slate cross with mysterious symbols in the church in Vigala.

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Address

Kivi-Vigala küla, Vigala, Estonia

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Details

Founded: 1339
Category: Religious sites in Estonia
Historical period: Danish and Livonian Order (Estonia)

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Erika Poroson (3 years ago)
Very interesting church

muurten VR (4 years ago)

Alexander Antipenko (5 years ago)
Cool church. You can walk anywhere since all the doors and walkways are open and accessible to visitors. You can go up to the bell. I was very pleased. I love climbing on such structures.

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