Ridala Church

Ridala, Estonia

The oldest parts of the Ridala church were built in the late 13th century. It was expanded in the 15th century when the tower was built on the southern side. Ridala Church is one of the most valuable churches in Läänemaa from the artistic point of view. It has been dedicated to Mary Magdalene whose figure in the church is one of the oldest sculptured figures in Estonia.

The medieval paintings, altar, triumphal arch group and pulpit are very remarkable. In the churchyard the most valuable things are the trapezoid gravestones dating back to the 13th century with sun cross and arbour vitae motifs. The two massive stone crosses near the main entrance of the church are very old.

Reference: Visit Estonia

Address

Kolila küla, Ridala, Estonia

See all sites in Ridala

Details

Founded: 13th century
Category: Religious sites in Estonia
Historical period: Danish and Livonian Order (Estonia)

More Information

www.eelk.ee
www.visitestonia.com
www.7is7.com

Rating

4.8/5 (based on Google user reviews)

Interesting Sites Nearby

Uuemõisa Manor (7,5 km)

Haapsalu Castle (8,7 km)
Church Of The Congregation Of Maria Magdalena (8,9 km)
Läänemaa Museum (8,8 km)
St John's Church (8,8 km)
Ungru Manor Ruins (8,3 km)
Lihula Castle Ruins (24,5 km)
Penijõe Manor (21,8 km)
Muhu Church (37,4 km)
Alexander Nevsky Church (8,1 km)

User Reviews

Ergo Leilop (3 years ago)
One of the oldest and most original preserved architectural monuments.

Maie Sillamaa (4 years ago)
It seemed that the church was being taken care of

Bekky Volume Music (4 years ago)
Good too see it

Tarmo Tui (4 years ago)
One of the oldest churches on the continent, very powerful... Is there a cult stone next to the church...???

Monika Pihlakas (5 years ago)
?

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 Mark1792

Historic Site of the week

Rosenborg Castle

Rosenborg Palace was built in the period 1606-34 as Christian IV’s summerhouse just outside the ramparts of Copenhagen. Christian IV was very fond of the palace and often stayed at the castle when he resided in Copenhagen, and it was here that he died in 1648. After his death, the palace passed to his son King Frederik III, who together with his queen, Sophie Amalie, carried out several types of modernisation.

The last king who used the place as a residence was Frederik IV, and around 1720, Rosenborg was abandoned in favor of Frederiksborg Palace.Through the 1700s, considerable art treasures were collected at Rosenborg Castle, among other things items from the estates of deceased royalty and from Christiansborg after the fire there in 1794.

Soon the idea of a museum arose, and that was realised in 1833, which is The Royal Danish Collection’s official year of establishment.