Järva-Jaani Church

Järva-Jaani Parish, Estonia

The Church of St. John in Järva-Jaani was built around 1300 as a single-nave fortress church. The Neo-gothic tower was erected in 1881. There are some interesting historical artefacts in the church like Baroque-style pulpit made by Fr. Hoppenstätt in 1648.

Address

Pikk, Järva-Jaani Parish, Estonia

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Details

Founded: 1300
Category: Religious sites in Estonia
Historical period: Danish and Livonian Order (Estonia)

Rating

4.8/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

Leonid Romanov (9 months ago)
The building is in good condition. Nice to see. “The main limestone building was built in the 1860s with a period façade. During the Soviet period, the building belonged to various institutions, and therefore underwent several reconstructions. The building was renovated in the 1990s and has been continuously maintained since then."

Gregor Heinsalu (5 years ago)

Vello Sokk (6 years ago)

Ando Orgusaar (6 years ago)

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