Pöide Church, Medieval stone church in Saaremaa, Estonia.
The large single-nave church features massive walls constructed of dolomite stone, with its structure rising prominently above the surrounding countryside.
The church construction began in 1201 over a chapel that belonged to a Livonian Order fortress, which suffered destruction during the St. George's Night Uprising of 1343.
The church houses several medieval tombstones, including one belonging to Heinrich von Schulmann, a nobleman executed in 1613 during the Danish rule period.
The Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church maintains regular services twice per month during summer, welcoming a congregation of thirty members.
Lightning struck the church tower in 1940, creating a substantial crack in the structure that remains visible in the present day.
Location: Saaremaa Rural Municipality
Inception: 13 century
GPS coordinates: 58.51111,23.04806
Latest update: March 19, 2025 05:58
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