Karja St. Catherine's Church

Karja St. Catherine's Church in Linnaka village, Saare County, is a medieval church in the north of Saaremaa. The small building contains a wealth of carved stone details and sculptures that reward a slow look and reveal traces of different eras. The church dates from the 13th century and is one of the island's most distinctive architectural monuments. Public opening is seasonal: according to tourist information the church is open in summer, while at other times the possibility of visiting the interior should be checked with the congregation. The exterior can be viewed at other times as well.