Jõhvi kiriku muuseum

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Rakvere 6b, Johvi Ida-Virumaa 59.359548, 27.410725 59 ° 21 '34.37 ", 27 ° 24' 38.61 In the center of Johvi is the Mihkli Church, the building is one of the oldest buildings in the city, the estimated century of construction of which is the middle of the 13th century. In the church you can observe the peculiar thick walls and castle elements that strengthened the church and gave it a protective function. Today there is a unique opportunity to get acquainted with the history of the church, its legends, as well as the underground museum built in the basement of the church, where the history of the church is told in 6 languages ​​with the help of auto guides. It is interesting to know that Mihkli Church is the largest one-nave church in Estonia. The museum displays exhibits from the Jabar cemetery, as well as the oldest iron products found in Estonia. The church is a popular venue for concerts because of its unique acoustics.

Well worth a visit!

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