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

4.3/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

Alla Vershinina (4 months ago)
Interesting old Catholic church. It's a pity we weren't able to see inside, it's not open often.

Ani von (4 months ago)
Too many dear friends ended up here. Beautiful place, peaceful and calming.

Leila Myllyoja (2 years ago)
Old traditional stone church. Elementary school nearby and a cozy summer cafe in a shed building. Apples for sale in the old rectory in autumn. It is relaxing to stop by the summer cafe.

Satu (3 years ago)
Beautiful church outside. Go inside when you can't see ?.

Windsurf12 Windsurf12 (3 years ago)
I went to Vehmaa Varsinais-Suomi with the intention of having a summer drink at the cafe just opposite the cemetery, but the cafe was closed, too bad. The place is a nice peaceful place.

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