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Väike-Maarja Church

Väike-Maarja Kirik

The church in Väike-Maarja was founded in 1346 and consecrated to the virgin Mary. During renovations in 1873 the present day stone tower was built. It reached 61.4 meters high.

Väike-Maarja Church
Väike-Maarja Church
Väike-Maarja Church Chapel
Väike-Maarja Church Chapel

There is a sundial above the side entrance of the church.

Väike-Maarja Church Entrance
Väike-Maarja Church Entrance

During a storm on the 9th of August 2010 (less than a year after our visit), the spire of the church tower fell down1.

1: Storm Damage: Väike-Maarja's Church Tower ERR News 2010-08-12.

Location: 59°7'49"N 26°14'58"E on: Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Maa Amet.

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