Mustvee Orthodox Church

Mustvee, Estonia

The Orthodox church of St. Nicholas was built between 1861-1864 and inaugurated in 1866. It was designed by A. Edelson. The interior is covered with mural paintings and icons from the end of 19th century.

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Founded: 1861-1864
Category: Religious sites in Estonia
Historical period: Part of the Russian Empire (Estonia)

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