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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Kaukomäentie 2-10, Eurajoki, Finland
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Details

Founded: 1731
Category: Religious sites in Finland
Historical period: The Age of Enlightenment (Finland)

More Information

www.eurajoki.fi
jounijalonen.kuvat.fi
www.muuka.com

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4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Kari Väyrynen (12 months ago)
Great old church. Worth a visit.
Marko M (2 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.
Jari Oksman (2 years ago)
A truly magnificent old wooden church.
Jaana Birkström-Väyrynen (2 years ago)
History havinaa, fine little church
Teemu K (2 years ago)
An exquisite old wooden church in an idyllic setting.
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