Rantsila Church, Siikalatva, Finland

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

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Details

Founded: 1785
Category: Religious sites in Finland
Historical period: The Age of Enlightenment (Finland)

Rating

4.8/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

juuso' Heikkilä (13 months ago)
Nice church

Seppo Juntunen (5 years ago)

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Pirjo Pekkala (5 years ago)
Old beautiful wooden church in a small town, apparently log-built.

Kataja K (5 years ago)
Fine

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