Saldus St. John Evangelical Lutheran church will be open for visitors on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. till 2 p.m. starting 1 July. During this time, visitors will also have the opportunity to climb all the way up the church tower, see the church bell and enjoy a view of the town from above.

Saldus St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church is the oldest building of the town and the first stone church in Saldus – built in 1615 but re-designed by Wilhelm Neumann and rebuilt at the end of 19th century. The church houses unique art monuments: an organ made by K.A. Hermann – a famous expert from Liepāja, a pulpit in mannerism style and a 19th century altar with the altar painting of J. Dering.

The well-known Latvian artist Janis Rozentāls has pictured the church in many of his paintings at the turn of the 20th century. His diploma work “After the Service” is particularly notable.