Kose Church, Kose, Estonia - SpottingHistory

The first church in Kose was built probably around 1220 and it was inaugurated to St. Nicholas. The present stone church date back to the mid-14th century, although it was mainly renovated to the Neo-Gothic shape in the 19th century. The interior consists a tomb from the 1400’s, pulpit made in 1639 and baroque-style altarpiece (1774).

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Virgo M (3 years ago)
New roof

Aare Ruubel (3 years ago)
When it's finally okay, it's beautiful though!

Aare Ruubel (3 years ago)
The pearl is polished ....

Leonid Romanov (3 years ago)
A wonderful place by the river, an ancient cemetery at the church. One monument stands out from all of all for its painting. A well-preserved church manor pastor building. The church was destroyed and rebuilt many times, I hope there will never be wars again ((

Joosep Kink (5 years ago)
Its look interesting.

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