Tartu St. Peter’s Church

On the edge of Narva Highway stands the magnificent red brick neo-Gothic style religious building – the St. Peter’s Church of Tartu. The church building was designed by architect Viktor Schröter, and the construction was overseen by Gustav Beermann, a man with nationalist sentiments who also supervised the construction of Tallinn’s Charles’ Church. The church was consecrated in 1884, while the towers were erected in 1903. The church was largely built with the support of donations.

Noteworthy features inside the church include the altar wall (1900, Gustav Beermann), the altar painting “The Calling Christ” (1897, Johann Köler), and the powerful organ (1891, Wilhelm Müllverstedt).

From 2011 to 2013, renovations were carried out on the church tower, and a new roof was installed.

St. Peter’s Church is a rare example of Estonian church architecture with a wide hall layout and two-story vestibules, making it a valuable architectural monument and an important part of Tartu’s cultural history.

Photo: Kevin Loigu.