Hanila Church

Läänemaa, Estonia

The church of St. Paul in Hanila was built in 1260s. It has been reconstructed several times, for example the tower was added in 1857-1859. During the last restoration significant mural paintings were founded from the inner walls. The altar and pulpit date back to the year 1709.

There are also several interesting tombstones in the near cemetery. Oldest 18 tombs, so-called trapezoid gravestones, date back to the 13th century.

References:
  • Tapio Mäkeläinen 2005. Viro - kartanoiden, kirkkojen ja kukkaketojen maa. Tammi, Helsinki, Finland

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Founded: 1260's
Category: Religious sites in Estonia
Historical period: Danish and Livonian Order (Estonia)

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Muhkel “Muhkel.ee” (3 years ago)
Beautiful church
Jolita Zimbienė (4 years ago)
Beautiful
Signe Kumar (5 years ago)
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Merle Rekaya (5 years ago)
A simple church from the 13th century. Cute.
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