Karunki Church

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The wooden church in Karunki was built in 1815-1817. The cruciform shape church is designed by A. W. Arppe. The bell tower was erected in 1815. The altarpiece was painted by J. Hedman in 1827. There are also a manse (1861) and couple of wooden outbuidings on the church site.

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Address
Kirkkotie, Karunki, Tornio, Finland

Established
1815-1817

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