Rooslepa Chapel

Noarootsi, Estonia

The ruins of Rooslepa chapel originate from the 17th century. It was originally built as a wooden chapel. The present stone chapel was built in 1834. The chapel fell apart after World War II, but the sanctuary was recommemorated in August 2007. The chapel has a brand new belfry with the ball and weathervane. The weathervane depicts a whale with its toothed mouth open.

Reference: Visit Estonia

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Founded: 1834
Category: Religious sites in Estonia
Historical period: Part of the Russian Empire (Estonia)

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