The Church of St. Sigfrid, Sipoo, Finland

The Old Church in Sipoo was built in 1450-1454 by the same unknown architect who designed for example Porvoo, Pernaja and Pyhtää churches.

There are several wall paintings inside the church from the end of 15th century.

Allan Neil, you were right. The photo, now removed, was from the "new" church of Sipoo.

This is NOT the interior of St. Sigfrids in Sipoo, Finland

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Oleksii Zdorevskyi (6 months ago)
Very interesting place, medieval authentic ornaments on the walls and ceiling, ancient coats of arms with beautiful woodworking. Very friendly guide with a lot of knowledge about the place, and the ability to clearly explain all the interesting details. The church is worth visiting 100%.

Tapio Rajala (2 years ago)
Nice church

Nithil Karimpanackal (2 years ago)
Very nice

Reinaldo de Araujo Barbosa (3 years ago)
We have a lovely guide who explained a lot about this old church and the vicinities.

Christina Hawkins (4 years ago)
Quaint and very old Lutheran Church. I believe one of the first. The inside was amazing to see with the original stone floors and historic murals.

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