Rantsila Church

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The wooden cruciform church of Rantsila was completed in 1785 according the design of Simon Silvén-Jynkkä. The belfry originates from the previous church. The interior is covered with paintings of Mikael Toppelius. He has also painted the altarpiece triptych.

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Address
Rantsilanraitti 14, Rantsila, Siikalatva, Finland

Established
1785

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