Lemböte Chapel

Lemland, Finland

The chapel of Lemböte is a ruined stone church in Lemland. It has dated to the beginning of 16th century, but first records of the chapel are from the 13th century. Lemland was then an important waypoint between Denmark and Baltic.

Archaeologists found a treasure of 270 silver coins inside the chapel in the 19th century. Coins are today in the Åland museum.

Address

Kapellstigen 104, Lemland, Finland

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Details

Founded: 1500-1530
Category: Miscellaneous historic sites in Finland
Historical period: Middle Ages (Finland)

Rating

4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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Mail & Custom's House (29,1 km)
The Church of St. Catherine (20,6 km)
The Church of St. Matthias (28,6 km)
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The Church of St. Michael (21,3 km)
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User Reviews

Arto Kivistö (3 years ago)
Ihan ok nähtävyys.

Marjo Lehtinen (4 years ago)
Interesting destination

Antti Jakobsson (4 years ago)
Fine old chapel

Sari (4 years ago)
A beautiful medieval sailor's church in the middle of the forest. A couple of miles walk back and forth from the parking lot. Easy-going short trail section, otherwise the longest road. The chapel is sometimes held in worship, but normally cannot be entered. However, the door has a metal lattice that you can see inside. My little dog did fit into a visit from a gap ra a 20th century fire garden in front of the walls. A cookie / table can be found.

Christel Liljeström (5 years ago)
Beautiful. Historical.

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