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.

Address

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

Rating

4.3/5 (based on Google user reviews)

Interesting Sites Nearby

Hvitträsk (7,8 km)

Hakasalmi Villa (27,9 km)
The National Museum of Finland (27,8 km)
Parliament House (27,8 km)
Olympic Stadium (27,9 km)
Temppeliaukio Church (27,4 km)
Sibelius Monument (27 km)
Hietaniemi Cemetery (26,9 km)
Seurasaari Open-Air Museum (25,4 km)
Espoo Manor (11,4 km)

User Reviews

Stuart Craig (13 months ago)
I was lucky enough to have a personal tour with a church member who spoke very good English and I was amazed by the stories behind the history of the church.

Michael Swanson (15 months ago)
Beautiful stone church more than 700 years old.

Kira Lindholm (2 years ago)
Beautiful old church.

Stephen Cole (4 years ago)
The best piece of architecture in Kirkkonummi.

mysticalbee 9744 (4 years ago)
Love it

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