One of the most prominent late Gothic and Baroque examples in Vidzeme. The church was built from 1283 until 1287 and was devoted to St. Maria. In 1654 it was severely damaged in a fire, nevertheless, it was completely reconstructed. The church books, located in the rectory, hold birth data since 1720.
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The Lutheran church of Burtnieki is located on the Eastern bank of the lake. The first church was built there in 1234. It was a Catholic church, built from wood. It burned down and was replaced by a stone wall church between 1283-1287. It was destroyed in 1654, during the Polish-Russian War.
The current church was built in 1688. Near the church is located a minister estate building complex, renovated in 1992. The estate building has been defined as a protected architectural monument.
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