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Founded: 1744-1747Category: Religious sites in Estonia
Historical period: Part of the Russian Empire (Estonia)
Rating
4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)
User Reviews
Marek Laanisto (18 months ago)
Ok
Ok
Baston Baston (2 years ago)
Full of light,nice church that making perfomans/concerts some times.
Full of light,nice church that making perfomans/concerts some times.
George On tour (2 years ago)
The first large church in Pärnu was completed in the present Old-Pärnu cemetery : the Cathedral carrying the name of St. Toomas, which was destroyed in the war. From the middle ages, Nikolai ( Niguliste , the sailor's protector Nikolause ), on the shores of the Pärnu River, has been the longest in history ever since. The only one after the 16th century was the wars left, it became the main church . From 1526 to 1582 Lutheran worship was held there. During the repression , the church was given to the Catholics . From the 17th century , the saint belonged to the German Lutherans, including the Swedes and several times to the Estonian congregations when needed. The church of Nikolai burned in September 1944 and was finally destroyed after the Second World War .
The first large church in Pärnu was completed in the present Old-Pärnu cemetery : the Cathedral carrying the name of St. Toomas, which was destroyed in the war. From the middle ages, Nikolai ( Niguliste , the sailor's protector Nikolause ), on the shores of the Pärnu River, has been the longest in history ever since. The only one after the 16th century was the wars left, it became the main church . From 1526 to 1582 Lutheran worship was held there. During the repression , the church was given to the Catholics . From the 17th century , the saint belonged to the German Lutherans, including the Swedes and several times to the Estonian congregations when needed. The church of Nikolai burned in September 1944 and was finally destroyed after the Second World War .
Johanna Blom (2 years ago)
The lady at the entrance was very friendly. Sad that the church looks like it's deteriorating from the outside but the inside is still OK shape.
The lady at the entrance was very friendly. Sad that the church looks like it's deteriorating from the outside but the inside is still OK shape.
Rüüt Kaljula (4 years ago)
The oldest preserved protestant church in Pärnu, situated in the town centre. It was built in the year 1747.
The oldest preserved protestant church in Pärnu, situated in the town centre. It was built in the year 1747.
