St. Peter's Church

Tartu, Estonia

St.Peter's congregation of Tartu was established on 27 October 1869 and the St. Peter's Church was consecrated in 1884. This pseudogothic imposing building was built pursuant to a design by E. Schröder. The location was symbolic of the time of the Estonian awakening: in the proximity of the square where the first general Estonian song festival took place. The church was finally completed in 1903, when the freshly finished 55- metre chief tower and four corner towers were consecrated. A 22- register organ and the altar painting, "Dying Christ" (by J. Köler), were finished in the 1890's. Both church bells have been cast in Gatsina near St. Petersburg.

Reference: Visit Tartu

Address

Narva maantee 104, Tartu, Estonia

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Details

Founded: 1884
Category: Religious sites in Estonia
Historical period: Part of the Russian Empire (Estonia)

More Information

www.eelk.ee
www.visittartu.com
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Rating

4.7/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Pentti Kokko (6 months ago)
We had consert there with local chor.. Very beautiful church and good acustic.

Dima Stream (12 months ago)
Very beautiful temple

Dave Martin (2 years ago)
I didn’t go in but it’s really majestic for it’s size from the outside.

Slavka Involter (2 years ago)
Very amazing place. We was on Sunday.

Matin Manafov (3 years ago)
This church is around 150 years old. Gothic European architecture. Also the priest is a very nice man!

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