Cīrava Lutheran Church

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Cīrava Lutheran Church was built in baron H.F. Von Bera time from 1780 till 1781un Sudmalkalns (a hill). From the outside, it was similar to other churches of Kurzeme with its pyramid-shaped tower, red tile roof, and massive brick walls. The altar and pulpit is a rococo-style piece of art(the author is unknown). The altar, pulpit, and kungu sols, which supported on a woman’s head, as well as the gallery of the organ and the decorative finish of the rooms, is a national art monument. There is also an old church bell and organ from the 18th centuries beginning. There is a portrait of baroness Juliana Elizabeth von Bera in white marble. Many valuable interior objects have survived – candlesticks, confessional, offering vessel, a goblet, and a paten. In the crypt under the church lies Aizpute manor house lady J.E. von Bilova and her daughter J.E. von Bera. Both of the luxurious sarcophagi are now found in Rundāles castle museum.

Address: Cīrava
Phone:  (+371) 26401508 (Līga Grīnvalde)
GPS: 56.736527, 21.383641
If arranged beforehand, there is a possibility to hear and enjoy the church’s organ sound.

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