Ilmajoki Church

Ilmajoki, Finland

The current wooden church is the third one in Ilmajoki and it was inaugurated in 1766. The large cruciform church has 1000 seats and it was built by Matti Honka. The belfry dates from 1804. The altarpiece has been painted by Alexandra Frosterus-Såltin in 1879. The original altarpiece, painted by Johan Alm, is today in Ilmajoki Church Museum. Next to the church there is a beautiful churchyard and a mausoleum of local Könni family.

References:

National Board of Antiques

Address

Kirkkotie 35, Ilmajoki, Finland

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Details

Founded: 1766
Category: Religious sites in Finland
Historical period: The Age of Enlightenment (Finland)

More Information

finnish-churches.blogspot.fi

Rating

4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Kystari (4 years ago)
Really nice and cozy church. The church is awesome and nice too. ?

Asko Poikkimäki (5 years ago)
Beautiful wooden church. Big graveyard next door. The parking space was fine.

Heikki Kuula (6 years ago)
I don't think churches can be criticized, even though I am not a believer

Niina Salmenoja (6 years ago)
Beautiful church. There is room for improvement in the indoor air.

Markku Vierimaa (7 years ago)
Kirkko on kirkko.

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