Luoto Church

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Luoto Church was built in between 1785 and 1789 by Jacob Rijf, the church builder from Pietarsaari. The nearby Marieholm manse dates back to the 19th century. There has been also one of the first post offices in Finland.

Luoto church environment is exceptionally well-preserved milieu in the Ostrobothnia area. It is defined as a national built heritage by National Board of Antiques.

Religious sites in FinlandAll sites in LuotoThe Age of Enlightenment

Address
Fagernäsvägen, Luoto, Finland

Established
1785-1789

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