God's Hill

God's Hill

Müürimäe, Kolossova küla, Setomaa vald, Võru maakond

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Jumalamägi (God's Hill) is an ancient sacred place of the Setos. According to legend, this is where God welcomes souls onto his carriage to take them to heaven.
In the past, the hill was a place of only local significance and it seemed like it was a thing of the past, but in 2007, the village elder and the locals once again started using it as a sacred place. A local sculptor R. Veeber built the Peko statue on the hill.

People visit Peko* – fertility god of the Setos – before major undertakings for luck and success. They also make sacrifices there. Locals see the statue as a place of positive energy, which is why it is perfect for charging one's batteries.

Times and prices

Open all year round

24 hours

Getting there

Jumalamägi (God's Hill) is located in Kolossova village, near the Vana-Jüri soap workshop.

Access

  • Signposted
  • On foot only

Stops nearby

Bus: Kolossova

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