Church Of The Congregation Of Maria Magdalena, Haapsalu, Estonia

The Orthodox Maria Magdalena Church was built in 1847-1852 by the unknown architect. Russian Tsar Alexander II attended the opening of the church in 1852. The church was restored to its present state only a few years ago. The church is open on Sundays from 9 am to noon.

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natalja smeljova (3 years ago)
I love this church very much, it’s good, calm and very pleasant father Yuri and parishioners.

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Teresa Esquivel (5 years ago)
Very cute little church

Vajo Kautlenbach (6 years ago)

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