Kirchen und Klöster in Estland

Estonia's Churches and Monasteries

Estonia’s religious architecture reflects a complex history of Lutheran, Catholic, and Orthodox traditions. This collection features the unique Brick Gothic terra-cotta sculptures of St. John’s Church in Tartu, the sprawling Pühtitsa Convent, and the ruins of Tartu Cathedral. It also highlights the distinct cultural heritage of the Old Believers along Lake Peipus and numerous rural Orthodox churches across Saaremaa and Pärnu County, showcasing styles ranging from medieval stone to 18th-century Baroque.