St Mary's Cathedral In Estonia: History,Facts, & Services

St. Mary’s Cathedral in Estonia is the largest church in the country and one of the oldest surviving medieval monuments. It is located in the city of Tartu and was first constructed in the 1220s and modified in later centuries. It is home to the largest surviving Gothic vault in the world. History The original St. Mary’s Cathedral was completed in 1233. During the Tartu’s Reformation period between 1518 and 1625, the structure underwent a number of changes and was damaged in the 17th century during Swedish-Polish wars. During the early 19th century, St. Mary’s Cathedral was adopted as the Cathedral of the Lutheran Church in Estonia and was the seat of the Bishop of Tartu until 1948 when Estonia was annexed to the Soviet Union. Facts • St. Mary’s Cathedral was constructed as the symbol of the dominant power of the Bishop of Tartu. • It is an example of a Gothic-style church and is characterized tall window arches, elaborate stone tracery, and pointed vaults. • The original arched ceiling still stands today and is one of the largest in Europe. Services St. Mary’s Cathedral still serves as a place of worship and is a popular tourist destination in the city of Tartu. It also hosts a number of concerts and cultural events throughout the year.

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  1. City:

    Estonia

  2. state:

    Tallinn

  3. country:

    Estonia

  4. country code:

    EE

  5. postcode:

    .2000

Location:

Tallinn Estonia

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