Hietaniemi Church, Hedenäset, Sweden

The first church in Hietaniemi (Hedenäset) was built in 1617. It was replaced with a new one in 1744. The current wooden octagonal church was completed in 1747. The belfry was erected in 1773. The altarpiece dates from 1826.

References:

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Address

Kyrkvägen 18, Hedenäset, Sweden

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Details

Founded: 1744-1747
Category: Religious sites in Sweden
Historical period: The Age of Liberty (Sweden)

Rating

4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Mika-Seppo Kotka (mika) (2 years ago)
A nice old church behind which is an old ancient marketplace from where you can get to barbecue places a short distance away

Helene Nysjö (3 years ago)
Great visit to a nice church that is next to the river.

Jan Persson (4 years ago)
Perhaps the most beautiful part of the road through Tornedalen. Wonderful view of the Torne River

Andreas Nyman (6 years ago)
A beautiful old church

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