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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Punasillantie 1, Lohtaja, Kokkola, Finland
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Founded: 1768
Category: Religious sites in Finland
Historical period: The Age of Enlightenment (Finland)

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3.8/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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K. H Renlund Museum (27,3 km)
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Aila Girsén (2 years ago)
Kaunis vanha kirkko
vesa isolankila (3 years ago)
Hikinen ja kuuma
Janne Hoo (3 years ago)
Vanha perinteinen kirkko
Tuomo Jukkola (5 years ago)
Lohtajan kirkko ok! Mutta kuvista vain 1 on Lohtajan kirkosta. Muut kuvat ovat naapurikirkosta Himangalta. Hieno kirkko sekin.
Ahmad Mohammadi (9 years ago)
Great
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