Mäntyharju Church

Mäntyharju, Finland

The church of Mäntyharju was completed in 1822. With 1700 seats it is the second largest wooden church in Finland. The church was designed by the government architect Charles Bassi. The bell tower was erected in 1891.

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Kirkkotie, Mäntyharju, Finland
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Details

Founded: 1822
Category: Religious sites in Finland
Historical period: Russian Grand Duchy (Finland)

More Information

visitmikkeli.fi
www.mantyharjunseurakunta.fi

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4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Kari Hiltunen (8 months ago)
The church is not open during the day annoying
Kauko Rantala (9 months ago)
It’s hard to give a review when you haven’t gotten inside.
Ann-Maarit Joenperä (11 months ago)
Beautiful, quiet, just completely renovated
Sara Leppäkumpu (2 years ago)
Stunning architecture and spectacular location anyway.
Niina-Liisa Åhs (2 years ago)
Beautiful ❤️ Stunning crosses in lamps. Heroes' Cemetery magnificently executed.
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