Pärnu-Jaagupi Church

Pärnu-Jaagupi, Estonia

Pärnu-Jaagupi Church is the youngest Gothic church in Estonia. It was made of stone between 1531 and 1534 to replace the earlier wooden church. The pulpit is from the Baroque era and the altar was built in 1794. In the graveyard is the tomb of local noble family von Nassackins.

Address

Kiriku tee, Pärnu-Jaagupi, Estonia

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Details

Founded: 1531-1534
Category: Religious sites in Estonia
Historical period: Danish and Livonian Order (Estonia)

More Information

www.halingavald.ee

Rating

4.7/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

Jaan Vaik (13 months ago)
I live next to him!

Igors Kasjanovs (5 years ago)
Beautiful looking church.

Juri Raudsepp (5 years ago)

Oskar Susi (6 years ago)
The Pärnu Jaagupi Church was built in 1531-1534 and was consecrated to the patron saint of the pilgrims by the Apostle James. In 1885, a wooden tower burnt by lightning was restored in 1888 - a stone base was built. The tower helmet was completed in 1907.

Oliver Kikas (6 years ago)
Ilus kiriku hoone, aga veidi käest ära lastud.

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