Vehmaa Church

Vehmaa, Finland

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.

Address

Kirkkotie 8-24, Vehmaa, Finland

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Details

Founded: 1425-1440
Category: Religious sites in Finland
Historical period: Middle Ages (Finland)

More Information

www.muuka.com

Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

Minna Pyykkö (3 years ago)
Beautiful church. Take a look to see.

sanna leyser (4 years ago)
Ihnaa pieni kivikirkko

hannu takala (4 years ago)
Classical stone church built in the 14th century with well-kept graveyard.

Mia Lännisto (5 years ago)
Kaunis kirkko. Pieni miinus penkkien jalkatila ahdas.

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