Raippaluoto Church

Raippaluoto, Finland

The wooden Raippaluoto church and the adjacent bell tower were built between 1778-1781. The altarpiece and pulpit are historically remarkable details; both were made in the 17th century and represent fine handicraft work. Both were donated by Mustasaari church in the 1840s. The altarpiece, made in Dutch Baroque style, dates from 1673.

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Address

Kirkkotie 58, Raippaluoto, Finland
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Details

Founded: 1778-1781
Category: Religious sites in Finland
Historical period: The Age of Enlightenment (Finland)

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4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)

Interesting Sites Nearby


Vaasa City Hall (18 km)
Vaasa Church (18 km)
Ostrobothnian Museum (17,3 km)
The Church of St. Mary (23,1 km)
Mustasaari Church (23,8 km)
The Museum of Maritime History (16,2 km)
Maalahti Church (33,5 km)
Koivulahti Church (22,5 km)
Korsnäs Church (50,7 km)

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Thomas Kuni (17 months ago)
Diana Carolina Aldana (18 months ago)
Beatrice Granlund (19 months ago)
Jari Sundman (2 years ago)
Hieman normaalista saaristolaiskirkoista poikkeava kaunis kirkko. Hyvin näkemisen arvoinen sekä-että ulkopuolelta kirkkomaineen.
Emilia Kontunen (2 years ago)
Vacker kyrka. Värt att notera att väggarna är sneda. Syns tydligt innifrån. Dörrarna är öppnasommartid. (vägkyrka)
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