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.

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Kirkkotie 8-24, Vehmaa, Finland
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Founded: 1425-1440
Category: Religious sites in Finland
Historical period: Middle Ages (Finland)

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www.muuka.com

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Mia Lännisto (8 months ago)
Kaunis kirkko. Pieni miinus penkkien jalkatila ahdas.
Jarmo Niemi (19 months ago)
Vanhanajan kirkko kaunis sisätiloista sekä hautausmaa hoidettu
Anette Eriksson (2 years ago)
Jättefin kyrkogård och kyrka.
Pälvi Niemi (2 years ago)
Kaunis paikka
Minna Levo (2 years ago)
Kaunis paikka kesäisin.
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