Sauvo Church

Sauvo, Finland

The medieval church of St. Clemens in Sauvo was built to present three-aisle outfit probably in 1460s or 1470s. First record of the Sauvo Church in Turku Cathedral documents dates back to the year 1346, but there have been several wooden churches before even from the beginning of 13th century.

Many renovations were made to the church during 17th century, but the interior is very well-preserved. Mural paintings are from the 15th century and there are several medieval artefacts, like an altar, triumph crucifix and tabernacle.

Address

Sauvontie, Sauvo, Finland

See all sites in Sauvo

Details

Founded: 1460-1480
Category: Religious sites in Finland
Historical period: Middle Ages (Finland)

More Information

www.muuka.com

Rating

4.1/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

Mika Salin (4 years ago)
Beautiful medieval greystone church. The church was built between 1460-1472. In Catholic times, the church is dedicated to St. Clement. There has been a wooden church in the area even before this stone church. The belfry was built in the 1760s. Great church from the outside. Could not get inside when closed.

Leila Sailomäki (4 years ago)
A rugged looking stone church and a well-kept environment as well as handsome maples.

Markku & Heli Jäntti (4 years ago)
Medieval greystone church, built mainly in 1460-1472. Inside are magnificent and well-preserved limestone paintings. The oldest furniture comes from an old wooden church. The baptismal font was made as early as the 13th century. The altarpiece of the church is a tombstone from 1391. The church has preserved burial coats of arms, which the nobility has used in funeral expenses to emphasize its position. We had good luck and the church was guided by a knowledgeable young man telling things ?

Suomi Plays (4 years ago)
Not oo open, although there is a road church, but a fine bell tower

Rakibul Hasan (4 years ago)
Amazing place

Featured Historic Landmarks, Sites & Buildings

Finest Norman castles in Italy

Exploring the History of Northern Poland

Discovering Slovenia's Historic Wonders

Photo from Flickr, copyright Klearchos Kapoutsis

Historic Site of the week

Beckov Castle

The Beckov castle stands on a steep 50 m tall rock in the village Beckov. The dominance of the rock and impression of invincibility it gaves, challenged our ancestors to make use of these assets. The result is a remarkable harmony between the natural setting and architecture.

The castle first mentioned in 1200 was originally owned by the King and later, at the end of the 13th century it fell in hands of Matúš Èák. Its owners alternated - at the end of the 14th century the family of Stibor of Stiborice bought it.

The next owners, the Bánffys who adapted the Gothic castle to the Renaissance residence, improved its fortifications preventing the Turks from conquering it at the end of the 16th century. When Bánffys died out, the castle was owned by several noble families. It fell in decay after fire in 1729.

The history of the castle is the subject of different legends.