St. Peter's Church

Tartu, Estonia

St.Peter's congregation of Tartu was established on 27 October 1869 and the St. Peter's Church was consecrated in 1884. This pseudogothic imposing building was built pursuant to a design by E. Schröder. The location was symbolic of the time of the Estonian awakening: in the proximity of the square where the first general Estonian song festival took place. The church was finally completed in 1903, when the freshly finished 55- metre chief tower and four corner towers were consecrated. A 22- register organ and the altar painting, "Dying Christ" (by J. Köler), were finished in the 1890's. Both church bells have been cast in Gatsina near St. Petersburg.

Reference: Visit Tartu

Address

Narva maantee 104, Tartu, Estonia

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Details

Founded: 1884
Category: Religious sites in Estonia
Historical period: Part of the Russian Empire (Estonia)

More Information

www.eelk.ee
www.visittartu.com
www.inyourpocket.com

Rating

4.7/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Dima Stream (9 months ago)
Very beautiful temple

Dave Martin (2 years ago)
I didn’t go in but it’s really majestic for it’s size from the outside.

Slavka Involter (2 years ago)
Very amazing place. We was on Sunday.

Matin Manafov (3 years ago)
This church is around 150 years old. Gothic European architecture. Also the priest is a very nice man!

Kersti Tomson (6 years ago)
Ants Tooming, Dean of the EELK’s Tartu Deanery, and Pastor at St. Peter’s congregation is a very practical and honest and pleasant man

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