Vehmaa Church

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The picturesque stone church of Vehmaa was built probably between years 1425 and 1440. It's one of the oldest still existing churches in Western Finland. There are some artefacts from Middle Ages in the church. The pulpit is from the 17th century and other interior from 1840s.

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Address
Kirkkotie 8-24, Vehmaa, Finland

Established
1425-1440

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