Halliste Holy Anna Church (Anna)
Estonia /
Jarva /
Tarbja /
Anna
World
/ Estonia
/ Jarva
/ Tarbja
World / Estonia / Järva / Paide
temple, church, christianity, interesting place, listed building / architectural heritage, place of worship, tourist attraction
built 1780
The Halliste Lutheran Church is one of the most beautiful and interesting churches in Estonia. The Halliste Church, which was seriously damaged in the course of various wars, acquired its present appearance in 1991 with the help of local initiative. When visiting the church, make sure to look at the altar painting entitled Christ by Estonian artist Jüri Arrak and enjoy one of the frequent concerts. The church has an unusual black ceiling. - After a fire in 1959, the church stood in ruins for 30 years. - The oldest parts of the current stone church dates from the 15th century. - The Halliste Church is the home church of Estonian President Toomas Hendrik Ilves.
The Halliste Lutheran Church is one of the most beautiful and interesting churches in Estonia. The Halliste Church, which was seriously damaged in the course of various wars, acquired its present appearance in 1991 with the help of local initiative. When visiting the church, make sure to look at the altar painting entitled Christ by Estonian artist Jüri Arrak and enjoy one of the frequent concerts. The church has an unusual black ceiling. - After a fire in 1959, the church stood in ruins for 30 years. - The oldest parts of the current stone church dates from the 15th century. - The Halliste Church is the home church of Estonian President Toomas Hendrik Ilves.
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 59°0'9"N 25°35'40"E
- Paide Holy Cross Church 13 km
- Kehra Baptist Church 40 km
- Vainupea Chapel 75 km
- Church of the Epiphany 84 km
- Pargi, 3 88 km
- John the Baptist Church 92 km
- Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord (The Estonian Orthodox Church of Moscow Patriarchate) 104 km
- Jõhvi St. Michael's Church 111 km
- Pühtitsa [Pyhtitsa] Dormition Convent (The Estonian Orthodox Church of Moscow Patriarchate) 113 km
- Church of St Elijah the Prophet (The Estonian Orthodox Church of Moscow Patriarchate) 123 km
- Purdi Manor 1.8 km
- Järva County 7.6 km
- Pühajärv Lake 7.9 km
- Tagajärv Lake 7.9 km
- Seli Lake 10 km
- Ardu 18 km
- Paunküla Reservoir 19 km
- Рaunküla manor 22 km
- Lääne-Viru County 47 km
- Harju County 57 km
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