The 6 Best Things to do in Johvi, Ida-Viru County

December 10, 2021 Rosalyn Ihle

Jõhvi (German: Jewe) is a town in north-eastern Estonia, and the capital of Ida-Viru County. The town is also an administrative centre of Jõhvi Parish. It is situated 50 km from the Russian border.
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1. Crucifixion of Our Lord Church

Narva mnt 2, Johvi 41531 Estonia +372 335 2138 [email protected] http://www.theophany.ee
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Crucifixion of Our Lord Church

The Crucifixion of Our Lord church in Johvi was completed in 1895 as part of the plan of Estonian governor Shakhovskoy to make Johvi the centre of the Russian Orthodox faith in the north-east of the country. The nearby Puhtitsa convent of the Dormition of the Mother of God, known to locals as the Kuremae convent, was also founded by nuns who came to Johvi. Built in Historicist style from natural stone and red brick, the church is open to visitors every day in summer.Did you know…?*The Crucifixion of Our Lord church in Johvi was the first place of work of the young Aleksei Mihhailovitš Ridiger – who would go on to become Aleksius II, patriarch of all Russia.

2. Johvi Castle Church Museum

Rakvere 6, Johvi 41532 Estonia +372 518 7590 http://johvimuuseum.ee/
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Johvi Castle Church Museum

3. Johvi Rahva Jalgpallimuuseum

Malmi 2b, Johvi 41537 Estonia +372 513 7727 https://www.facebook.com/johvirahvajalgpallimuuseum/
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Johvi Rahva Jalgpallimuuseum

Pargi 40 Second floor, Johvi Concert Hall, Johvi 41537 Estonia [email protected] http://www.huvikeskus.info/linnagalerii/
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This gallery is located within the Johvi Concert Hall building, on the second floor of the Johvi Cultural Centre. It has an exhibition hall measuring 84.5 m2, with ceiling heights of 2.8 m and 3.45 m, with the latest lighting.The gallery has been open to the public since 25 January 2006. It aims to reflect the trends in contemporary art, and organises at least one exhibition of international art each year.

5. Church of St. Michael

Rakvere 6, Johvi 41532 Estonia +372 518 7590 [email protected] http://www.visitestonia.com/en/johvi-church-of-st-michael-and-museum
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Church of St. Michael

Church of St. Michael in Johvi centre is the oldest building in the town. It is believed to be built in the middle of 13th century. The peculiarities of the church are 2m thick walls and elements of stronghold that make the church of St. Michael the best protected fortification church in the whole Estonia. Today you can get acquainted with the history and legends of the church as well as with the museum in its cellar with the help of audio-guide available in 6 different languages.Interesting to know:Church of St. Michael is the biggest one-nave church in Estonia.In the museum you can find the oldest metal objects found in Estonia from Jabara burial mound.The church is a popular concert place thanks to its unique acoustics.

6. Johvi Concert Hall

Pargi 40, Johvi 41537 Estonia +372 334 2003 http://www.concert.ee/johvi
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