Halikko Church

Salo, Finland

The oldest record of church in Halikko is dated back to the year 1352. The wooden church was replaced probably approximately 1440. Original, two-aisle church was dedicated to St. Birgit. During the Reformation old chalk paintings were overpainted and church was left to dilapidate. Too small and dicky church was renovated and expanded in 1799 and again in 1813-1815. The old sacristy, weapons room and the tomb of famous noble family Horn were dismantled then. New tombs for Horns and another famous noble family Armfelt were added to the church.

According the legend, Henrik Olafsson the Graf of Åminne manor financed the construction of the Halikko Church, the Pertteli Church and the Chapel of Salo to pay the sins of his family. His father-in-law had murdered his wife and the seen a vision in which Jesus said that he must pay his sins.

References:

Wikipedia

Address

Kirkkorinne 3, Salo, Finland

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Details

Founded: 1440
Category: Religious sites in Finland
Historical period: Middle Ages (Finland)

More Information

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Rating

4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Leila Myllyoja (13 months ago)
A wonderful small and old church. Built in the 15th century. Then expanded. The old Armfelt family has financed the construction of the church, and famous people from the family rest in the vault near the church. The church is located on a high hill and the cemetery has a wonderful view.

Huu haa Bööpää (4 years ago)
Ok

Pekka Pelkonen (5 years ago)
Ei se huono ole olin kastetilaissuudessa ja kaikki meni hyvin kirkko on hieno .

Satu Sinikka Pöyhönen (5 years ago)
The home church is beautiful, I go to the cemetery to reminisce about my own loved ones and take care of the graves

Kaski (6 years ago)
Ok

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