St. Elizabeth's Lutheran Church

Pärnu, Estonia

The Lutheran church named after Empress Elizabethis one of the most significant Baroque-style churches in Estonia. It was built betweenn 1744-1747 under the guidance of J. H. Güterbock from Riga.

The neo-gothic pulpit and altar were made in 1850; the altarpiece (“Resurrection”) dating from 1854 was completed in Van der Kann’s workshop in Rotterdam. In 1893, the wooden building of the oldest theatre of the town (Küün) in the southern part of the plot was demolished and the southern wing was erected (designed by R. Häusermann, a construction master from Riga). The organ, built in 1929 by H. Kolbe of Riga, is among the best in Estonia. In 1995 the extension with offices was completed (architect R. Luhse).

References:

Tourism360.net

Address

Nikolai 22, Pärnu, Estonia

See all sites in Pärnu

Details

Founded: 1744-1747
Category: Religious sites in Estonia
Historical period: Part of the Russian Empire (Estonia)

More Information

www.tourism360.net

Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

Interesting Sites Nearby

Pärnu Town Hall (0,2 km)
Red Tower (0,2 km)
St. Catherine's Church (0,2 km)
Tallinn Gate (0,3 km)
Pärnu Museum (0,4 km)
Pärnu Kuursaal (0,9 km)
Ammende Villa (0,6 km)

Tori Manor (21,1 km)
Kullamaa Church (60,6 km)
Häädemeeste Orthodox Church (33,7 km)
Häädemeeste Lutheran Church (33,7 km)
Audru Church (9,1 km)
Taali Manor (17,1 km)
Lavassaare Railway Museum (16,4 km)
Vigala Church (37,2 km)
Pärnu-Jaagupi Church (25,3 km)

User Reviews

Aili Haas (4 years ago)
Church for concerts, good acustics

Eiliki Pukk (6 years ago)
Beautiful old church. Not in so good condition from outside but beautiful inside. It has interesting shape. Worth to visit. No entrance fee. Worth to visit.

Marek Laanisto (6 years ago)
Ok

Baston Baston (7 years ago)
Full of light,nice church that making perfomans/concerts some times.

Featured Historic Landmarks, Sites & Buildings

Finest Norman castles in Italy

Exploring the History of Northern Poland

Discovering Slovenia's Historic Wonders

Photo from Flickr, copyright caminanteK

Historic Site of the week

Château de Foix

The Château de Foix dominates the town of Foix. An important tourist site, it is known as a centre of the Cathars. Built on an older 7th-century fortification, the castle is known from 987. In 1002, it was mentioned in the will of Roger I, Count of Carcassonne, who bequeathed the fortress to his youngest child, Bernard. In effect, the family ruling over the region were installed here which allowed them to control access to the upper Ariège valley and to keep surveillance from this strategic point over the lower land, protected behind impregnable walls.

In 1034, the castle became capital of the County of Foix and played a decisive role in medieval military history. During the two following centuries, the castle was home to Counts with shining personalities who became the soul of the Occitan resistance during the crusade against the Albigensians.