Urvaste Church, Gothic basilica in Kirikuküla, Estonia.
Located on the shores of Lake Uhtjärv, this three-naved Gothic basilica stands as the only rural church of this architectural form in Estonia.
First documented in 1413, the church underwent reconstruction in 1620 after damages during the Livonian War of 1558 and received its current structure in 1889.
The church maintains its religious functions under the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church and features an altar painting by C. Walther from 1885.
Regular services occur on Sundays from 10:00 to 12:00, with visitor access available through advance contact at +372 5118271.
The church contains an organ built by the Kriisa brothers in 1938 and bells from 1832, marking different periods of its architectural evolution.
Location: Antsla Rural Municipality
GPS coordinates: 57.91030,26.54367
Latest update: March 6, 2025 06:41
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