karja catherine church

The Karja Kirik is just down the road from the Angla Windmill Hill and a wonderful old church. It was built in the 14th century and served both as a church and defensive retreat for villagers in times of strife. While the church outside is stark, inside it is just beautiful. It has beautiful wall painted designs and stained glass windows, but it also known for its very unusual sculptures which include fanciful, and somewhat scary creatures. When we approached from the outside, we could clearly see the defensive architectural plan and when we entered the church, it was bathed in light from the stained glass windows which made for a wonderful visit.