Halliste Church

Halliste, Estonia

The church of St. Anna in Halliste was built probably in the late 15th century. It was almost destroyed by fire in 1959. The reconstruction was made in 1989 by the local community during the Soviet perestroika period.

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

Address

Viljandi mnt, Halliste, Estonia

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Details

Founded: 15th century
Category: Religious sites in Estonia
Historical period: Danish and Livonian Order (Estonia)

More Information

www.halliste.ee
www.aviastar.org

Rating

4.7/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Heigo Ensling (3 years ago)
The church where ERR's public recording of the Christmas service has taken place. Neat and well looked after, unfortunately the doors were locked this time.

Urmas Ojala (5 years ago)
Ilos!

Lea Mändla (5 years ago)
I don't remember searching for anything about this church. We drive past it as we drive to the Abja-Paluoja swimming pool.

Pille Kannistu (6 years ago)
Beautiful place

Erika Rausberg (6 years ago)
Beautiful and spacious church. Furnishings quite modern. Teeliste Church, where guests are also welcome.

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