Churches and monasteries in Estonia

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.

Estonia's Churches and Monasteries — Map

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St. John's Church

St. John's Church, Tartu is a Brick Gothic Lutheran church, one of the landmarks of the city of Tartu, Estonia.

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St. Catherine's Church, Pärnu

St. Catherine's Church, Pärnu is a Russian Orthodox church in Pärnu, Estonia.

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Toome kalmistu

Historic Christian cemetery located near Viljandi.

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Pühtitsa Convent

Pühtitsa Convent is a Russian Orthodox convent in Eastern Estonia between Lake Peipus and the Gulf of Finland.

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Tartu Cathedral

Tartu Cathedral, earlier also known as Dorpat Cathedral, is a former Catholic church in Tartu, Estonia.

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St. Elizabeth's Church, Pärnu

St. Elizabeth's Church is a Lutheran church in Pärnu, Estonia.

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Valjala Church

Saint Martin's Church of Valjala is a Lutheran church in Valjala, on the island of Saaremaa, Estonia.

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Angerja Issanda Taevaminemise kirik

Orthodox church in Kohila, Rapla County, serving the local Estonian Apostolic Orthodox congregation.

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Püha Eelkäija Skiita

The Skete of St. John the Baptist in Reomäe is a monastic community for women under the jurisdiction of the Estonian Apostolic Orthodox Church.

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Räpina Miikaeli kirik

A Late Baroque Lutheran stone church in Räpina, completed in 1785.

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Mustvee vanausuliste palvela

A Pomorian Old Believer prayer house in Mustvee, representing the traditionalist religious community along the shores of Lake Peipus.

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Tornimäe Neitsi Maria Kaitsmise kirik

An Orthodox church located in Tornimäe on the island of Saaremaa, part of the Estonian Apostolic Orthodox Church.

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St Alexander's Church, Tartu

St Alexander's Church, formally known as The Parish Church of St Alexander Nevsky is a church of the Estonian Apostolic Orthodox Church in…

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Seliste church

Orthodox church dedicated to St. Basil, located in the coastal village of Seliste in Pärnu County.

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Suur-Kolkja vanausuliste palvemaja

A traditional prayer house serving the Old Believer congregation in Kolkja village.

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Treimani Pühade Apostlite Peetruse ja Pauluse kirik

Orthodox church in Häädemeeste Parish, dedicated to the Apostles Peter and Paul.

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Mustjala Prohvet Eeliase kirik

Orthodox church dedicated to the Prophet Elijah, situated in Mustjala on the island of Saaremaa.

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Laiksaare Ristija Johannese kirik

Orthodox church dedicated to John the Baptist, located in Urissaare village within Pärnu County.

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Tahkuranna Jumalasünnitaja Uinumise kirik

Orthodox church in Tahkuranna dedicated to the Dormition of the Mother of God.

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Reomäe Apostel Andrease kirik

Orthodox church dedicated to Apostle Andrew, located in Reo village on Saaremaa island.

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