Angelniemi Church

Kemiönsaari, Finland

Angelniemi Church was built in 1772 by famous church builder Matti Åkerblom. It is oblong in shape, and the belfry is annexed to the church as if it was a bell-tower. The church has been restored several times in the 19th century, and in the 20th century. The altarpiece was painted by Aleksandra Stålt in 1897. There is also a crucifix from the 14th century. The pulpit was made in 1772.

References:

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Address

Angelniementie, Kemiönsaari, Finland

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Details

Founded: 1772
Category: Religious sites in Finland
Historical period: The Age of Enlightenment (Finland)

More Information

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Rating

4.1/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Janne Aaltonen (11 months ago)
Upean luonnon keskellä paikka rauhoittua..

Janne Koivula (2 years ago)
Hieno paikka, kunhan perille pääsee. Tie on huono.

Matti Kulmala (2 years ago)
Kirkko hienolla paikalla niemen kärjessä josta meri näkymät

Jussi Artukka (2 years ago)

Esa Ranta (4 years ago)
Upea paikka

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