Noarootsi Church

Noarootsi, Estonia

Noarootsi church is the youngest fortification church in Estonia, built around 1500. It served the congregation of Swedes living on Estonia coast, but also held a defence function. Currently, it is one of the three churches in Estonia with plank roof. Most interesting artefacts inside the church are the baptising stone, baroque pulpit, limestone baroque epitaph to Minister Martin Winter.

Reference: Histrodamus

Address

Hosby küla, Noarootsi, Estonia

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Details

Founded: 1500
Category: Religious sites in Estonia
Historical period: Danish and Livonian Order (Estonia)

More Information

www.histrodamus.ee
www.visitestonia.com

Rating

4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Katrin S. (4 months ago)
Small, quiet, beautiful. Unfortunately, I couldn't get in.

Marika Parkman (5 months ago)
A very beautiful and historical place. Too bad I couldn't get in

Nelli Juhanson (17 months ago)
It's always exciting to visit historical places, and it's even better when such good guides as today present everything related in a very interesting way. It was worth watching.

Riika Perho (3 years ago)
Wonderful guide and church!

olepma (4 years ago)
The watchman seemed evil

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