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.

Spottinghistory.com said 4 years ago

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

Allan Neil said 4 years ago

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

Address

Brobölentie 68, Sipoo, Finland

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Founded: 1450-1454
Category: Religious sites in Finland
Historical period: Middle Ages (Finland)

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User Reviews

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.

Andres Vaher (4 years ago)
One of the best and most beautiful old churches I've seen. Beautiful old coats of arms and paintings. Honest and real nothing fancy.

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