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Reigi church
| Address: | Pihla küla, Kõrgessaare vald, Hiiu maakond | Show on map |
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| Telephone: | (+372) 463 1639 |
| Website: |
http://eelk.ee/h_reigi.html
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| E-mail: | kristjan.simson@eelk.ee |
Reigi did not become an independent parish until 1627. Baron O. R. L. von Ungern-Sternberg had its stone church - which is dedicated to Jesus - built in memory of his son Gustav, who had taken his own life. The greatest treasure of Reigi church is its art collection.
Did you know...?
*The name 'Reigi' comes from Swedish and means 'smoke' or 'signal fire'
*Pihla Tavern, known from Gustav Ernesaks’s opera 'Stormy Beach', was located across the street from the church
*Inspired by the words of Runeberg, Pastor G. F. Rinne wrote a song of praise to Hiiumaa to a tune by Pacius
Times and prices
01.06–31.08
Is open every day: 12:00 - 17:00
01.09–31.05
Is open advance bookings only
Free of charge.
Features
- Information boards
- Site lighting