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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4.1/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Mia Lännisto (2 years ago)
Kaunis kirkko. Pieni miinus penkkien jalkatila ahdas.
Jarmo Niemi (2 years ago)
Vanhanajan kirkko kaunis sisätiloista sekä hautausmaa hoidettu
Anette Eriksson (3 years ago)
Jättefin kyrkogård och kyrka.
Pälvi Niemi (3 years ago)
Kaunis paikka
Minna Levo (3 years ago)
Kaunis paikka kesäisin.
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