Rõngu
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Rõngu is a small borough (alevik) in Elva Parish, Tartu County, southern Estonia. Prior to the administrative reform of Estonian local governments in 2017, it was the administrative centre of Rõngu Parish.
Sights
Rõngu castle ruins
The present-day ruins are the visible remains of a so-called "vassal castle", i.e. a smaller fortress not designed for major military operations, established in the early 14th century. Built in the south-western part of the
Jesuits. The Jesuits however blew up the castle amid the events that led to the Truce of Altmark and the subsequent incorporation of the area into Swedish Livonia.[1]
Rõngu church
Although the church dates from the late 14th century, only fragments of the original building have survived as the church was devastated during both the Livonian War and the Great Northern War. The church seen today is a heavily rebuilt Neo-Gothic edifice which received its look during the late 19th century.[1]
Gallery
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Rõngu castle ruins
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Rõngu castle park
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War of Independence memorial
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Small park in the center of Rõngu
References
- ^ ISBN 9949407184.