Närpiö Church

Närpiö, Finland

The church of Närpes was originally built around 1550-1555, but it has been expanded several times during the 17th and 18th centuries. The church itself, surrounding magazines and stables creates an unique historical milieu in Finland.

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Founded: 1550-1555
Category: Religious sites in Finland
Historical period: Reformation (Finland)

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www.visitnarpes.fi

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Thea (8 months ago)
Beautiful old church with well-kept burial grounds. Next to the church, there are also the church stables that you can walk around between. It would have been good to have an orientation map to get an overview of the cemetery.
Satu Koskimies (2 years ago)
150 small red horse stables in the immediate vicinity of Närpö church! It's a pretty amazing place, it's worth a visit. Some stables were open.
Claseric Gull (3 years ago)
Lugnt o fint, mycket ljus på kyrkogården nu på alla helgons dag,
P R (3 years ago)
Old church stables worth seeing, the oldest of which are from the 18th century. As you drive down the road, the church halls are a magnificent sight.
Alexander Ginlund (3 years ago)
Renovations in several stages. Still harmony between the church tower & the belfry! Spready in a good way.
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