Kirkkonummi Church

Kirkkonummi, Finland

The medieval Kirkkonummi brick church was built in the 15th century. The local parish was established in 1240 and there have been several wooden churches at the same site before. The present church has been renovated and modified several times. In 1570s Russian soldiers damaged church and it was burnt by lightning. Next renovations were made in 1637 and again in the 19th century.

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Rovastinpolku 1, Kirkkonummi, Finland
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Details

Founded: 1400-1490
Category: Religious sites in Finland
Historical period: Middle Ages (Finland)

More Information

www.kirkkonummi.fi

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4.3/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Oscar Holopainen (2 years ago)
Normi kirkko, ainut mikä huonoo niin ääni kaikuu joten ei saa niin hyvin selvää mitä puhutaan.
Eija Tervo (2 years ago)
Kaunis vanha kirkko
Jukka Hieta (2 years ago)
Lovely old rock church
Sesame Plays (2 years ago)
Hyvin hieno kirkko sisä-tilat ovat isoja ja on paljon penkkejä. Ikkunat ovat hienoja. Kouluun kanssa tulee käyty ei olle pitkä matka koulusta. Vaapa ajalla tulee käyty vähän harvemmin. 4/5
JohnnyB Hietala (2 years ago)
Our wedding was at this Church❤❤
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