Kökar Church

Kökar, Finland

There may have been two or three wooden churches in Kökar since the last half of 14th century. During the 16th century a Franciscan monastery was founded on Hamnö island. This place became a spiritual and cultural centre for the entire archipelago.

Today the ruins of monastery share their site with current Kökar's church, which is probably third in this place. It was built between 1769 and 1784 in charge of Antti Piimänen (he died before church was completed). Stones of previous monasteries were used in the construction. In the chapel beside the church are archaeological excavations on Hamnö.

Address

762 24, Kökar, Finland

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Details

Founded: 1769-1784
Category: Religious sites in Finland
Historical period: The Age of Enlightenment (Finland)

More Information

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Rating

4.7/5 (based on Google user reviews)

Interesting Sites Nearby

Kökars museum (4,6 km)
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Brändö Church (53 km)
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Utö Island (33,5 km)
The Church of Maria Magdalena (26,1 km)

User Reviews

king zog (9 months ago)
good place to smoke for the views one star off for too many dead people

Rikhard Ihamuotila (2 years ago)
This is the nicest church on the entire planet and the beauty made my heart ache.

Tatu Sorsa (3 years ago)
One of the most beautifull church in the Åland. Beautifull shore aswell

Hezbollah ! (3 years ago)
Beatiful scenery, well maintained graveyard and a beatiful church. I recommend visiting during the sunset.

Robin “Kalleskalle” Karlman (5 years ago)
Very beautiful church, one of the main attraction when visiting Kökar

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