St. Catherine's Church, Orthodox church in Võru City, Estonia
St. Catherine's Church displays neoclassical architecture with curved steeples, arched windows, and a substantial bell tower crowned by a high dome-like secondary tower.
Russian Empress Catherine II funded the construction of this church with 28,000 silver roubles, leading to its completion and consecration in 1793.
The church grounds feature an open-air exhibition space displaying religious text-themed illustrations created by Estonian artist Marje Ernits since 2008.
Visitors can explore the church between June 21 and August 15, with opening hours from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM daily at Jüri Street 9.
The remains of Nikolai Bežanitski, a priest recognized as a martyr by the Russian Orthodox Church after his death by Bolsheviks, rest within the church.
Location: Võru City
Inception: 1793
Architects: Christoph Haberland
GPS coordinates: 57.84854,26.99507
Latest update: April 3, 2025 15:37
Estonia features limestone formations, medieval ruins, waterfalls, and protected natural areas. Notable sites include the 36-meter Kõpu Lighthouse from 1531, the submerged Rummu Quarry, and multiple manor houses from the 19th century. Natural attractions include the Kaali meteorite craters, red sandstone formations at Taevaskoda, and various wetland ecosystems. Historic structures range from Orthodox cathedrals to water mills and maritime museums.
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