Kaarlela Church

Kokkola, Finland

Kaarlela church was built around years 1500-1530. It was modified to the present cross shape during the 18th century by local vicar Anders Chydenius. One of the oldest pulpits in Finland is placed inside the church. It was brought from Sweden by vicar Jacob Skepperus in 1622.

It was encouraging visiting the church and the Museum as student 0n 6th October, 2012. Its history and activities are a learning experience to building christian faith and salvation. God bless His people and be us always. I hope to visit you again.

Address

Kirkkopolku 2, Kokkola, Finland

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Details

Founded: 1500-1530
Category: Religious sites in Finland
Historical period: Middle Ages (Finland)

Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

Interesting Sites Nearby

K. H Renlund Museum (1,1 km)
Neristan (Kokkola Old Town) (2,3 km)

The Church of Pedersöre (27,8 km)
Lohtaja Church (28,2 km)
Tankar (19,4 km)
Luoto Church (18,6 km)
Maakalla Church (57,9 km)

User Reviews

Bass Boundless (2 years ago)
Awesome

Gabriel Jansson (2 years ago)
Nice place.

Håkan Björkström (4 years ago)
Look at the altar piece. Message is clear.

Ravichandra Ravi (4 years ago)
One of the beautiful churches of Finland

Marko M (5 years ago)
Hieno noin 1460-luvulla rakennettu keskiaikainen kivikirkko, joka myöhempinä vuosisatoina on laajennettu ristikirkoksi.

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