The Church of Virgin Mary

Tartu, Estonia

A beautifully proportioned neo-Historical red- brick Roman Catholic church (architect Wilhelm Scilling) was completed in 1899 and consecrated as Sinless Virgin Mary's Secret of Faith Church.

The main altar was placed in the church 1904. Altar painting "Virgin Mary with Jesus" was painted by Ernst Friedrich von Liphardt. In 1934, a new modern organ was installed. In 1935, a large crucifix carved of linden was placed above the main altar.

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Address

Veski 1a, Tartu, Estonia

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Details

Founded: 1899
Category: Religious sites in Estonia
Historical period: Part of the Russian Empire (Estonia)

More Information

www.neitsimaarja.ee
www.visittartu.com
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Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Eva Provedel (11 months ago)
Beautiful! They are slowly painting the outside.

JEAN MICHEL (15 months ago)
Beautiful religious building left in its original state, very tired and eaten away by humidity, it's Orthodox here!, with beautiful religious furniture, very busy, an incredible atmosphere, it's dark, we were able (perhaps exceptionally) visit it. It is urgent to restore it, it must be a marvel!!

Paolo Conti (2 years ago)
Unfortunately in a state of neglect.

Константин Костромин (6 years ago)
An impressive temple in the center of Tartu. Very shabby. But serve regularly.

Jaanus - (7 years ago)
Huvitav kirik, ümbrus vähe räämas

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