Tahkuranna Orthodox Church

Tahkuranna, Estonia

The Apostolic Orthodox Church of Dormition of Mother of God of Tahkuranna, completed in 1872, is, from the architectural point of view, rather rare in the Estonian context. For construction, red bricks are used without field stones, although in case of Orthodox churches they have traditionally been used together. In Tahkuranna Church was baptized the first Estonian President Konstantin Päts.

Reference: Romantiline Rannatee

Address

Nurga tee 1-5, Tahkuranna, Estonia

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Details

Founded: 1872
Category: Religious sites in Estonia
Historical period: Part of the Russian Empire (Estonia)

More Information

www.teelistekirikud.ekn.ee
www.visitestonia.com
www.rannatee.ee

Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

Interesting Sites Nearby

Tahkuranna Church (4,1 km)

St. Elizabeth's Lutheran Church (15,8 km)
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Pärnu Museum (15,9 km)
Pärnu Kuursaal (15,1 km)
Ammende Villa (15,5 km)
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User Reviews

Matěj Lošťák (5 months ago)
One of the many Protestant churches in this part of Estonia. It has a typical Nordic appearance made of burnt bricks. Unfortunately, it is in a rather poor and unmaintained state.

Andres Lätt (3 years ago)

Kristjan Puistaja (3 years ago)
A little church

Agita (4 years ago)

александра петрова (5 years ago)

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