Rooslepa Chapel

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Description

The ruins of Rooslepa chapel originate from the 17th century. It was originally built as a wooden chapel. The present stone chapel was built in 1834. The chapel fell apart after World War II, but the sanctuary was recommemorated in August 2007. The chapel has a brand new belfry with the ball and weathervane. The weathervane depicts a whale with its toothed mouth open.

Reference: Visit Estonia

Religious sites in EstoniaAll sites in NoarootsiPart of the Russian Empire

Address
Kõrgevälja tee 1-4, Noarootsi, Estonia

Established
1834

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