The Priekule Evangelical Lutheran Church and Icarus

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The Priekule Lutheran Church was built around 1680. According to legend, the blacksmith of the Priekule Manor crafted wings and attempted a flight from the church tower. The flight was successful, but the blacksmith was punished for his daring act—he was burned at the stake. This man is now remembered as the Priekule Icarus.

During World War II, the church, along with the entire town of Priekule, was completely destroyed. In 1998, it was rebuilt and reopened to serve both the Priekule Lutheran congregation and visitors to the town.