Harju-Risti Church

Padise, Estonia

The Church of the Holy Cross is a medieval Gothic style building with a peculiar shaped tower. Construction started in the 13th century and was completed in the first half of the 15th century. The church was originally built with a round tower, however during the first half of 17th century half of the top of the tower collapsed.

There are two tombs from the 15th century and a pulpit from the 17th century inside the church.

Reference: 7is7.com

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Kellukese tee, Padise, Estonia
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Founded: ca. 1330
Category: Religious sites in Estonia
Historical period: Danish and Livonian Order (Estonia)

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4.8/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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Роман (7 months ago)
The 700-year-old church with massive walls, dedicated to the Holy Cross of Christ, was originally under the Padis monastery. The unique semicircular tower was created due to the collapse of the original round tower in the 17th century. A heavy pillar and a low triumphal arch add an archaic charm to one of the most unique and ancient sanctuaries in mainland Estonia. Construction period: XIV-XVII
Peter Sinivee (2 years ago)
Beautiful
Alla Juhimets (2 years ago)
Summer is always a great time for travel! Your journey through Noarootsi Parish (Estonian:Noarootsi vald, Swedish:Nuskö kommun) will complete your discovery with a visit Harju-Risti Church (14th century). Church doors are open in summer six days a week to offer hospitality to both tourists and those who need a little recharge their batteries. When visiting the church, you can climb the tower to see Estonia's oldest functioning church bell, dating back to the 15th century. In the tower, you can make your own coffee and tea in the self-service cafe and enjoy the beautiful view (even up to Pakri lighthouse).
Aivo Sihvart (4 years ago)
Church with hope
Alexander Sudovykh (4 years ago)
Очень интересное место. Будете рядом - не поленитесь заехать. Понравится всей семье. Старинная красивая церковь. С органом. Можно подняться на башню непосредственно к колоколам, откуда открывается прекрасный вид на окрестности. Около церкви есть детская площадка, а в самой церкви детская комната. Также на втором этаже есть небольшое кафе, с очень атмосферной зоной отдыха, оборудованной непосредственно в нишах стен церкви. Кафе бесплатное, самообслуживание. Но не поленитесь захватить копеечку в качестве пожертвования, мне кажется, это правильно?
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