St. Catherine's Church
Pärnu Ekateriina kirik
An Orthodox church commissioned by Catherine the Great, with five green onion domes, a masterpiece of Baltic Baroque.
St. Catherine's Church was commissioned in 1768 by Russian Empress Catherine II and is one of the oldest Orthodox churches in Estonia. It is a masterpiece of Russian-style Baroque architecture in the Baltic region, with yellow-and-white walls, a tall bell tower and five green onion domes. Inside, a golden iconostasis stands at the altar. The church is on Viljandi Street in the Old Town. Outside service times, visitors may enter. Women are advised to wear headscarves, and photography inside should be avoided so as not to disturb worshippers.
Opening hours
Open by day; prayer times per church schedule
Nearby sights
- Rüütli Street
- Pärnu Town Hall
- Pärnu Museum
- St. Elizabeth's Church
- Tallinn Gate
- Red Tower
- Vallikäär Park
- Koidula Park