Ruhnu Wooden Church in 2011
Ruhnu Wooden Church in 1920
Ruhnu Wooden Church, and New Church in 2013

Saint Magdalene Church, Ruhnu (Estonian: Ruhnu Püha Magdaleena kirik), also known as Ruhnu Wooden Church (Estonian: Ruhnu puukirik) is a wooden church in Ruhnu Island, Estonia. It is the oldest preserved wooden shrine in Estonia. Architecturally, it is unique in Europe.[1]

The church was built in 1643–1644.[1]

Next to the wooden church is located Ruhnu New Church.

References

  1. 1 2 "21069 Ruhnu vana puukirik • Mälestiste otsing • Mälestised". register.muinas.ee. Retrieved 2 March 2022.
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