St. John's Church

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The St. John’s (Jaani) church in Valga is one of the most beautiful churches in Estonia. The construction started in 1787, but it was not completed until 1816. The church represents Baroque and Classicism styles. It was built according to the design of architect Christoph Haberland and it is the only church in Estonia with an oval ground plan. The unique organ has been preserved in its original shape and it is the only instrument built by Friedrich Ladegast still left in Estonia.

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Religious sites in EstoniaAll sites in ValgaPart of the Russian Empire

Address
Kesk tn, Valga, Estonia

Established
1787-1816

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