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

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Seppo Juntunen (4 years ago)
Juuso Karppinen (4 years ago)
Pirjo Pekkala (4 years ago)
Old beautiful wooden church in a small town, apparently log-built.
Kataja K (4 years ago)
Fine
Jarno Leinonen (6 years ago)
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