Kooli tänav 4, Haapsalu linn, Haapsalu
St. John’s Church in Haapsalu, a town church rebuilt from a granary, first mentioned in writing in 1513, is a Lutheran church which has been active without interruption since 1524. In the church there is a stone altar wall, created by Joachim Winter in 1630. The stone altar is rare in the whole Northern Europe. Its central motif, a high relief depicting 'Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane' is also unusual. The tombstone of the first known pastor, Joachim Jacobi (1581-1587), lies on the ground in front of the altar. The wooden pulpit with baroque-style wooden carvings dates back to 1707. Two bells, the older of which is from 1590, toll in the church tower.
Friday 09:00 - 09:30
Monday–thursday, saturday–sunday: closed
Friday 11:00 - 14:00
Saturday 11:00 - 17:00
Sunday 13:00 - 16:00
Monday–thursday: closed
Free of charge
Free of charge
Wheelchair access
If you are in front of the Episcopal castle in the Old Town of Haapsalu, you will see St. John's Church behind the old Town Hall building.
Bus: | Haapsalu bussijaam |