Haapsalu Baptist Prayer House

The Haapsalu Baptist Prayer House on Metsa Street is linked to the early history of the Baptist movement in Estonia. The Haapsalu Baptist congregation emerged during the religious awakening of the 19th century and regards itself as the first Baptist congregation in Estonia. The prayer house is the congregation's meeting place, hosting services, Bible studies and other community activities. For visitors it reveals one facet of Haapsalu's religious and social history, distinct from the town's medieval churches. The building is not a regular museum, and access to the interior depends on the congregation's activities and service schedule.