Pudasjärvi Church, Pudasjärvi, Finland

The cruciform church in Pudasjärvi was built in 1781 on the shore of the lake Pudasjärvi in Riekinkangas and it was the third church that had been built in the same place. There's room for 700 people in the church. The bell tower has three floors. The paintings on the outside walls are the only known outdoor paintings Mikael Toppelius has made (completed 1765-1766).

References:

Wikimapia

Address

Siuruantie 270, Pudasjärvi, Finland

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Details

Founded: 1781
Category: Religious sites in Finland
Historical period: The Age of Enlightenment (Finland)

More Information

www.discoveringfinland.com
www.visittaivalkoski.fi

Rating

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User Reviews

Sirkkeli 2021 (7 months ago)
A great and great place, when you go there, your whole body and mind calms down

Lukkomatti Hankkila (8 months ago)
We have a valuable and handsome wooden church, which is beautifully located on a slightly higher ground. The waters of Lake Pudasjärvi can be seen beautifully from the church.

juha partanen (2 years ago)
Fine thanks

Eero Talala (2 years ago)
The old cross church from the end of the 18th century. Hautuymaa is surrounded by a log fence over a kilometer long.

Miro Liimatainen (2 years ago)
Pudasjärvi's Church is a beautiful and in peaceful forest.

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