Lohtaja Church, Kokkola, Finland - SpottingHistory.com

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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Ari Nygård (49 days ago)
Church of Sophia Magdalena, wooden cruciform church in Lohtaja. Church in good condition.

Eli :D (2 years ago)
Beautiful place

Elli :D (2 years ago)
Beautiful place

Kaisa Harmaala-Huusko (2 years ago)
Beautiful, old church. Good acoustics.

Juhani Nissilä (3 years ago)
A historically valuable and glorious church. The best in the country.

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