Ulvila Church

Ulvila, Finland

The Ulvila Church, dedicated to St. Olaf, is one of the most significant medieval buildings in Finland. The first church was built probably in 13th century to Liikistö, which was a local trade centre. According old documents the graveyard around the church was consecrated in 1347 and church was burnt badly in 1429. Historians believe that the present stone church was built after that between 1495-1510.

There are several medieval and newer artefacts inside the church, for example crucifix and statue of St. Olaf from the 1430s and communion cup from the end of Middle Ages.

The Church has been renovated several times. During the latest renovation in 2005 archaeologists found the biggest medieval coin treasure in Finland. It was buried near the sacristy stone wall in 1390s and included 1476 silver coins.

Address

Saarentie 2-44, Ulvila, Finland

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Details

Founded: 1495-1510
Category: Religious sites in Finland
Historical period: Middle Ages (Finland)

More Information

en.wikipedia.org
www.maisa.fi
www.ulvila.fi

Rating

4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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The Old Courthouse (7 km)
Central Pori Church (6,6 km)

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The Church of the Holy Cross (40,1 km)
Rauma Maritime Museum (40,6 km)
The Church of the Holy Trinity (40,3 km)
Sammallahdenmäki (36,5 km)
Reposaari Fortress (29,4 km)
Juselius Mausoleum (8,2 km)
Irjanne Church (22,9 km)
St. Henry's Chapel (33,2 km)

User Reviews

Jaana Rantanen (18 months ago)
Beautiful old church. The Christmas Eve devotional was attended in the evening. The sea of candles in the hero's graves is a wonderful sight.

Tiia (2 years ago)
A really beautiful old stone church in the middle of a well-kept cemetery.

Jouni Mäkelä (3 years ago)
Historical church

Ilkka Lainema (4 years ago)
Fine, old stone church. A prosperous region, when such was achieved half a millennium ago!

Sari Marttila (4 years ago)
An insanely wonderful and atmospheric church with a touch of history.

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