Võnnu St Jacob’s Church of the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church (Võnnu)
Estonia /
Tartu /
Vonnu /
Võnnu /
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temple, church, christianity, place with historical importance, interesting place, listed building / architectural heritage, lutheran church/kirk, place of worship, 19th century construction, tourist attraction
Come and see one of the biggest and oldest country churches in Estonia – Võnnu St Jacob’s Church. Church was built 1232-1236. The altar of the church is adorned by the painting ‘Christ on the Cross' (Otto von Moeller, 1873). Several buildings of the rectory (19th century) are architectural monuments. The church is surrounded by a 2 ha park established in the beginning of the 19th century.
Interesting facts:
- the organ of Võnnu Church (1895) is considered one of the clearest sounding instruments in Estonia;
- the classicist tomb monument to R von Nolcken, who fell in the Battle of Borodino, can be seen in the church (sculptor Paolo Triscorni).
Interesting facts:
- the organ of Võnnu Church (1895) is considered one of the clearest sounding instruments in Estonia;
- the classicist tomb monument to R von Nolcken, who fell in the Battle of Borodino, can be seen in the church (sculptor Paolo Triscorni).
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 58°17'3"N 27°2'30"E
- Kurista 3.1 km
- Taevaskoja Hiis 16 km
- Lake Mooste 16 km
- Estonian Aviation Museum 16 km
- Põlva Talurahvamuuseum (ET) 19 km
- Tammistu 19 km
- Theatre "Vanemuine" 21 km
- TU Botanical Garden 22 km
- Raadi Manor 22 km
- Gdov Kremlin 68 km
- Issaku Mõis 1.8 km
- Kalda Villa 7.2 km
- Tartu County 19 km