Lohtaja Church

Kokkola, Finland

The present church of Lohtaja was completed in 1768 and it is fourth or fifth in Lohtaja. The latest church was located to the higher place as the landmark for seafarers. There are several artefacts originating from the previous church built in 1644.

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Founded: 1768
Category: Religious sites in Finland
Historical period: The Age of Enlightenment (Finland)

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Antti Niemi (2 years ago)
Kaunis kotikirkko .
Hannu Pohjanpalo (2 years ago)
Well maintained church environment
Ari Nygård (3 years ago)
Church of Sophia Magdalena, wooden cruciform church in Lohtaja. Church in good condition.
Eli :D (4 years ago)
Beautiful place
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