Maakalla Church, Kalajoki, Finland

Maakalla and Ulkokalla islands have been important fisheries since the 16th century. The simple wooden church was built in 1780 and is still used for weddings and worships. There are also the smallest vicarage in Finland and fishing museum in the village.

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Maakalla, Kalajoki, Finland

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Details

Founded: 1780
Category: Religious sites in Finland
Historical period: The Age of Enlightenment (Finland)

More Information

www.kalajokimatkailu.fi
www.visitfinland.com

Rating

4.1/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Taru Saarenpää (3 months ago)
Toimiva

Petteri Iivonen (3 months ago)
Nätti kirkko

Jaakko Saano (6 months ago)
Hieno kirkko varsinkin ulkoasultaan. Siistit sisätilat.

Petri Sisäharju (8 months ago)
Hieno kirkko.

Otto Loberg (2 years ago)
Grown man in a dress was speaking nonsense.

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