Tohmajärvi Church

Tohmajärvi, Finland

The wooden church of Tohmajärvi the oldest church in North Carelia. The church was built in 1756 and the bell tower couple of years later. The altarpiece is painted by Mikael Toppelius. The location on the small peninsula is one of the most beautiful church sites in Finland.

Other monuments in church grounds are a memorial to those who fell and were left behind in Carelia, (now Russian Republic of Karelia) and Bishop Eino Sormunen's gravestone and a memorial to the people of Tohmajärvi who died of hunger during 1865-68.

Address

Kirkkotie 569-607, Tohmajärvi, Finland

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Details

Founded: 1756
Category: Religious sites in Finland
Historical period: The Age of Enlightenment (Finland)

More Information

www.tohmajarvi.fi
www.visitkarelia.fi

Rating

4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Eero Karvinen (2 years ago)
A beautiful church, in a suitable hilly location. Well maintained beautiful surroundings.

Esa Honkanen (2 years ago)
The beautiful church is in a really nice and well-kept environment.

Reeta Retunen (2 years ago)
A wooden church with two cemeteries and a lake in the immediate vicinity. A beautiful simple church.

Juha Tenhonen (3 years ago)
An old, beautiful, historic and well-preserved wooden church in a truly wonderful location. The church has a well-kept cemetery, graves of fallen heroes and memorials. Next to the church on the slope is an "open-air church" with a wonderful view in the direction of Lake Tohmajärvi. In summer, a cafe serves tourists next to the church.

Pertti Velling (3 years ago)
Great location.

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