Church Of The Congregation Of Maria Magdalena

Haapsalu, Estonia

The Orthodox Maria Magdalena Church was built in 1847-1852 by the unknown architect. Russian Tsar Alexander II attended the opening of the church in 1852. The church was restored to its present state only a few years ago. The church is open on Sundays from 9 am to noon.

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Rüütli 2, Haapsalu, Estonia
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Founded: 1852
Category: Religious sites in Estonia
Historical period: Part of the Russian Empire (Estonia)

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4.3/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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natalja smeljova (2 years ago)
I love this church very much, it’s good, calm and very pleasant father Yuri and parishioners.
DARNO (4 years ago)
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Teresa Esquivel (4 years ago)
Very cute little church
Vajo Kautlenbach (5 years ago)
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