St. John's Church, Cēsis
Cēsu Svētā Jāņa luterāņu baznīca
A 13th-century Gothic Lutheran church, one of the largest medieval churches outside the capital, with a bell tower that offers views over the old town.
St. John's Church was built in 1281–1284 and is one of the largest medieval churches in Latvia outside Riga. Inside are the tombstone of a Livonian Order master and a fine pipe organ. The bell tower is about 65 m tall and opens for climbs in summer, when you can look over the old town's red roofs and the Gauja Valley. The church often hosts organ concerts. Admission, for both the interior and the tower, is inexpensive. Opening hours change with the seasons, and in winter the church may open only for services.
Opening hours
Summer about 10:00 am–5:00 pm; winter hours vary
Nearby sights
- Cēsis Old Town
- Cēsis Castle
- Cēsis Castle Park
- Victory Monument & Vienības Square
- Cīrulīši Nature Trails
- Žagarkalns
- Ērgļu Cliffs
- Āraiši Lake Fortress