Yläne Church, Pöytyä, Finland

The church of St. Olaf was built in the year 1782 and is located in the place of an old chapel built in 1663. The shrine of Yläne is a combination of a cruciform church and a basilica, and is seated for 600 people. It was designed by Mikael Piimänen. The organ of the church is one of the oldest in Finland. The church site, cemetery and near vicarage are defined as national built herigate by National Board of Antiques.

Reference: Loimaanseutu.fi

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Taina Pohjanpalo (2 years ago)
We have a really beautiful church. Where you can also feel the memories of past centuries.

Reijo Ruohola (2 years ago)
We went to see friends at the cemetery

kari mattila (2 years ago)
Dear place, childhood home church and grandparents and other relatives / acquaintances buried in the churchyard.

jorma kavander (3 years ago)
The most beautiful tree church in the area. Built by Piimänen

Maarit Heinonen (3 years ago)
The church is beautiful

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