Cēsis

St. John's Church is the second (next to the medieval castle) most notable architectural object in Cēsis and one of the oldest medieval architectural monuments in Latvia. It was built in the 13th century and is one of the oldest sacred cult buildings in Latvia. It has been the cathedral of the Livonian Order, masters of the order, clergy and knights are buried there. The threshold of the church is exactly 100 meters above sea level.

The church organ is one of the largest historical concert organs in Latvia and the sixth largest in the country. The organ has 41 registers, three manual and a pedal.
The church organ is one of the largest historical concert organs in Latvia and the sixth largest in the country. The organ has 41 registers, three manual and a pedal.
The church's stained glass windows have a special history.
The church's stained glass windows have a special history.
The church is a three-bay basilica 65m long and 32m wide, at its western end is a massive 65m high bell tower with a Gothic spire. The church is designed for 500 seats.
The church is a three-bay basilica 65m long and 32m wide, at its western end is a massive 65m high bell tower with a Gothic spire. The church is designed for 500 seats.
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