Sightseeing in Estonia

St. Lambert's Lutheran Church In Hageri

Raplamaa

First church in Hageri was built by Danish missioners in 1221. The awakening movement of 19th century increased the congregation and they needed a bigger building. Designed by Ervin Bernhard in new roman style but with strong orthodox architecture motifs the church was consecrated in 1892. The alternating usage of rubble...

St. Peter's Lutheran Church In Kehtna

Raplamaa

St. St.Mary-Magdalen's Lutheran Church In Rapla

Rapla, Raplamaa

This Rapla church is the only rural church with two towers in Estonia. The New Roman style building that was consecrated in 1901 was designed by Baltic German architect Rudolf von Engelhardt, and is one of the purest examples of this style in Estonia. Interesting facts: The pulpit and altar were produced in the workshops of...

Sutlema Mõis

Raplamaa

The gate tower of Sutlema manor forms part of the unique Sutlema estate. The earliest records of the estate date back to 1425. Did you know…? *The gate tower is one of very few such manor structures still standing in Estonia today *The tower, with its baroque ‘helmet’, offers stunning views in all four directions *A...

Tohisoo Manor

Raplamaa

Tohisoo manor has a fully equipped seminar room where you can hold training courses, information days, meetings and of course seminars. The large hall can seat up to 90 people in auditorium style. The veranda and adjacent room are well-suited to catering. A walk in the lovely park on the estate along the Keila River makes...

Varbola Linnus

Raplamaa

Varbola Vanavara Ait

Raplamaa

Velise Kirik

Raplamaa

The Velise church was built according to the plans of Ervin Berhard. Stonecutters were brought in from the Lake Peipus area. The richness of decoration which is characteristic of the Russian art of construction was toned down to fit in with the Estonian culture through the skilled use of colour contrast between bricks and...

Vigala Kirik

Raplamaa

The first mention of the church dates back to 1339. The church of Vigala was built by the oldest noble family of Livonia - Uexküll The old church was a slate building with high gables. The choir was vaulted and a free-standing tower was erected in the 15th century. Due to the suboptimal loamy ground new towers had to be...