Ylikiiminki Church

Oulu, Finland

Ylikiiminki Church was probably completed in 1786. The cruciform church was designed by Jacob Rijf, the famous church builder from Pietarsaari. The altarpiece was painted by Gustav Holmqvist in 1839.

References:

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Address

Kirkkomäki 2, Ylikiiminki, Oulu, Finland

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Details

Founded: 1786
Category: Religious sites in Finland
Historical period: The Age of Enlightenment (Finland)

Rating

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Interesting Sites Nearby

Oulu City Hall (30,8 km)
Oulu Castle (31 km)
Oulu Cathedral (30,6 km)
Museum of Northern Ostrobothnia (30,6 km)
Turkansaari (21,7 km)
Kierikki Centre (37,9 km)
Muhos Church (24,7 km)

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