Tuusula Church

Tuusula, Finland

The current Tuusula Church was built in 1729-1734. The interior of this cross-formed wooden church is very ascetic. The builder was probably local peasant Erik Hannula, who also leaded construction. The belfry was added in 1746.

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Kirkkotie 34, Tuusula, Finland
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Founded: 1729-1734
Category: Religious sites in Finland
Historical period: The Age of Enlightenment (Finland)

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www.tuusula.fi
www.muuka.com

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4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Petri Rautiainen (11 months ago)
Hieno kodikas
Pekka Mäki (11 months ago)
Konsertti Suvi Teräsniska Aivan Huippua Tässä tilassa
Päivi Marketta Malila (11 months ago)
Kaunis itsenäisyyspäivän tilaisuus.
Eero Karvinen (15 months ago)
Hieno, vanha puukirkko historiallisella sijainnilla. Kannattaa tutustua.
Eija Myyryläinen (2 years ago)
A church is a church. How can you give stars to a church? Anyway, beautiful.
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