St.Anna’s Church is the oldest church in Liepāja. It was first mentioned in the historic record in 1508 and the present church was consecrated in its present location in 1587. Despite the pleasant location, the church also has it’s grimmer history - beheading was carried out in front of the church until 1792. The church was reconstructed for the last time in the 2nd half of the 19th century. The impressive 5.8 m wide and 9.7 m high baroque period altar which was crafted by Ventspils wood-carving master Nicolas Safrens in 1697. The organ of St.Anna’s Church is the 3rd largest in Latvia |
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