파르누 주변 최고의 도시 하이킹 & 워킹 코스

entrance of the city

nice Park

Due to the massive religious conversion at the end of the 19th century, the 18th century Church of St. Catherine became too small for the Pärnu Orthodox community. Thus, in 1904, the historical Old Russian Pärnu Conversion of the Apostolic Orthodox Church of Our Lord was built and its parish (Estonian) was separated from the former parish of St. Catherine's Parish (Russian). The church had a brick facade typical of that period and a base made of granite ashlar work. The bell tower is 38 m high and the dome is 34 m high. The altar wall contains 11 icons and 11 large murals with figurative composition.

The present church dates back to 1741 when the Russian Empress Elizabeth donated 8,000 rubles for the construction of a new church in Pärnu; hence the church was named after the Empress. Construction began in 1744 and the building was completed in 1747 under the direction of the master builder J. H. Güterbock from Riga. The church tower, however, was not completed until 1750.

St. Catherine's Church, completed in 1768, is the most authentic and magnificent Baroque church in Estonia. The design of the facade is typical of the Baroque style. It is in relief and consists of several parts, the slender tips of the tower roofs give the building lightness and solemnity. Since the church was built a century earlier than most Orthodox churches, it differs in its architecture and at the same time influenced the development of Orthodox church architecture throughout the Baltics. Interesting to know: St. Catherine's Church in Pärnu was built on the instigation of the Russian Tsarina Catherine II and was also financed by her. The Russian community of Pärnu is still active in the church today.

According to an old story, newly-in-love couples must walk together to the end of the pier and confirm their love with a kiss. This will bring them eternal love.

The Estonia was a RoPax Baltic Sea ferry that sank on 28 September 1994 on its way from Tallinn to Stockholm off the Finnish island of Utö. With 852 victims, the sinking of the Estonia is the worst shipping accident in post-war European history. According to the official investigation report, the cause of the accident was the bow visor opening in the storm. Only 137 people survived.

The bus station in Pärnu surprises with its modern architecture and yet somehow blends harmoniously into the historic city. While the facade has clear lines and lots of glass, the building's interior creates an open, bright atmosphere - ideal for taking a quick breather before moving on. The mix of functionality and a touch of contemporary style is successful, even if the charm of older train stations is a little lacking here. Around the bus station you will also find many useful places to go, such as small cafés or shops that are perfect for a short break. But be careful: if you have just arrived in Pärnu, don't let yourself stay here too long - the city has so much more to offer.