For a captivating history lesson, check out the crumbling remnants of Ruins of St. Marys Chapel and imagine how it must have looked in its heyday.
You'll be spoiled for sightseeing choice when in Viru-Nigula. Ruins of St. Mary's Chapel is a good place to start here, but there are lots of other worthwhile sights to appreciate. Kalvi Manor, and Memorial Stone to Kongla Ann are close to the once-important structure and will fill in your day nicely.