Church of Saint John the Baptist in Cēsis, Gothic Lutheran church in Cēsis, Latvia.
The Church of Saint John the Baptist exhibits Gothic architecture with its high bell tower and stone walls rising 100 meters above sea level.
Built in 1281, the structure initially served as a cathedral for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Wenden from 1583 until 1626 during the spread of Christianity.
The interior contains a large concert organ with 41 registers and three manuals, making it the sixth largest historical organ in Latvia.
The church welcomes visitors to climb its tower for views over the Old Town and offers guided tours through the Evangelical Lutheran congregation.
The building features a sun clock on its exterior wall and receives special illumination with music performances from Friday through Saturday evenings until October.
Location: Cēsis
Inception: 1281
Architectural style: Gothic art
Address: Lielā Skolas iela 8
GPS coordinates: 57.31222,25.27194
Latest update: March 12, 2025 13:19
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