Irjanne Church, Eurajoki, Finland

The church in Irjanne village is the oldest wooden church in Satakunta county. It was built in 1731 to replace the older medieval church. The bell tower wad erected in 1758. Old cemetery and church park surround the church.

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Kari Väyrynen (4 years ago)
Great old church. Worth a visit.

Marko M (5 years ago)
Irjanne Church in Eurajoki is a fine, old wooden church built in 1731. The church is the oldest wooden church in Satakunta and it was built by Charles Killainen. Church type is a rectangular long church. Other buildings in front of the church include a bell tower and a loan casino that serves as a home museum. There is also a memorial plaque to Åke Tott in front of the church.

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