Architecture of Estonia

The master masons and sculptors who played a significant role in the early church architecture came mainly from Gotland.

[2] Later, as Christianity became more firmly rooted, larger and more elaborate churches were built, especially in northern Estonia during the 15th century.

In later years however intense restoration work has been carried out, and especially on Saaremaa and in northern Estonia there are still interesting examples of relatively well-preserved medieval churches.

[6] Baroque and Rococo architecture in Estonia is represented mostly by buildings erected by the Russian imperial administration and the local aristocracy.

From the baroque and onwards, many manor houses survive and contribute to the architectural heritage of Estonia.

[8] The center of preserved neo-Classicist architecture is Tartu, the Town Hall and surrounding buildings from the 18th century.

As in the rest of Europe, the late 19th century was a time of architectural experimentation of styles in Estonia.

Sillamäe city centre in its entirety is a noteworthy example of Stalinist architecture in Estonia.