The Church of St. John

Sund, Finland

The stone church of Sund was built at the end of 13th century or at least before 1310. Church was damaged by fire in 1672 and again in 1921. The church bells were destroyed in both accidents. There are still an altarpiece and wall paintings remaining from the 14th and 15th centuries. Sund Church is the biggest church in Aland.

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612 , Sund, Finland
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Founded: 1290-1310
Category: Religious sites in Finland
Historical period: Middle Ages (Finland)

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