Once upon a time there was no parish in Opekalns.The vast neighbourhood was owned by the parish of Aluksne.The place for the church was chosen by Ernst Gluck, who also separated the parish of Opekalns from the parish of Aluksne.Information on Opekalns Church was preserved thanks to Ernst Gluck' s reports to the administration of Oiconomics.The first wooden church in Opekalns was built in 1683.The first school for peasant children and a cemetery was built the same year.
The congregation was founded in 1732.It was a vast territory with 11 manors.
Visitors are offered to enjoy the beautiful views from the tower of the church, visit the place of the parish school, walk in the grey-haired cemetery, listen into the silence, enjoy the peace of the church hill, hear the stories, anecdotes and legends from the days of gone.
Opekalns Church
- Opekalns Church
- Photo: From the archive of Aluksne TIC
- Opekalns Church
- Photo: From the archive of Aluksne TIC
- A view from the tower of Opekalns Church
- Photo: From the archive of Aluksne TIC
57.549461,
26.903200
- Address:Alūksne district, Jaunlaicene parish, Opekalns, LV-4336
- Mobile:+371 22415419
- Languages spoken:
- Latvian
- Russian
- Admission fee:Paid
- Payment methods:
- Cash
- Price:Ls 0.50Price (students):Ls 0.30
- Discounts:
Guide services – adults Ls 0.60, pupils, handicapped, pensioners Ls 0.30:
Donations for climbing the tower;
Adults Ls 0.50;
Pupils, students, handicapped Ls 0.30
Services:
- Exhibitions
- Guide service available
- Themed events
Amenities and Features:
- Free parking
- WC
Working Hours:
We kindly ask you to notify your visit in advance using one of these phone numbers: 29111024; 22415419; 29356277;28643267.
Last updated: 22.11.2010
