Kihelkonna St. Michael's Church, Gothic church in Kihelkonna, Estonia
The medieval Lutheran church features high white-washed vaults, a rectangular nave, and narrow lancet windows throughout its elongated structure.
Founded around 1250 by the Livonian Order and the Bishopric of Ösel-Wiek, the church's western tower construction halted during the 1260-1261 rebellion.
The interior holds a notable 1591 altarpiece depicting the Last Supper, alongside an organ built in 1805 by J.A. Stein.
The church stands near an important harbor along the road connecting western Saaremaa to mainland Estonia, making it accessible to visitors.
The church's free-standing bell tower from 1638 remains the only surviving example of such structures from that period in Estonia.
Location: Saaremaa Rural Municipality
Inception: 13 century
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
GPS coordinates: 58.36000,22.03556
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:05
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