Vigala Church, Medieval church in Kivi-Vigala, Estonia
Vigala Church is a stone church in Kivi-Vigala featuring a western tower built between 1931 and 1933 and designed by architect Alar Kotli after a design competition. The tower forms a striking part of the building's appearance and represents a later addition to the original medieval structure.
The church was founded around 1400 during the late medieval period. Support pillars inside the building serve as memorials connected to the Estonian War of Independence.
Inside, you can see an altar and pulpit made by Christian Ackermann, a respected woodcarver from the 17th century. These pieces show the skill and care that went into making church furnishings back then.
The church is active and accessible to visitors but located in a rural area that may be difficult to reach by public transport. Plan ahead for travel time and consider exploring the surrounding countryside while you are in the area.
Granite figures of a soldier and a farmer are carved into the corner pillars of the tower and were hidden underground during the Soviet era. These sculptures were later recovered and now stand as silent reminders of that turbulent time.
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