The Church of St. Mary

Hollola, Finland

The stone church of Hollola was built between 1495-1510 during the third wave of Finnish grey stone churches. Church is one of the biggest medieval churches in Finland and important medieval landmark in Päijät-Häme area. According to Reformation policies, the interior was remodeled in the 17th century.

Archeologists have found remains of the Iron Age settlement around the church. Area has been some kind of administrative and commercial centre for local people.

Address

Rantatie 895-917, Hollola, Finland

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Details

Founded: 1495-1510
Category: Religious sites in Finland
Historical period: Middle Ages (Finland)

More Information

www.muuka.com
www.hollola.fi
book.visitlahti.fi

Rating

4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)

Interesting Sites Nearby

Pyhäniemi Manor (1,9 km)

The Church of St. Catherine of Alexandra (22,7 km)
The Church of Saint Lawrence (16,1 km)
The Church of St. Olaf (51 km)
Alikartano (56,2 km)
Urajärvi Manor Museum (21,6 km)

User Reviews

johannes winia (2 years ago)
Big churche/chapel, nice building and free to go arround the building. I've been here on an Sunday, music inside so did not no it i've could go in. But made some nice picktures. Parking lot is close by.

Outi Anttila (2 years ago)
Always a delight, this place. Old church and gorgeous church yard. Definitely worth a visit.

Julius Linnanen (3 years ago)
The Hollola church is a pictoresque, old stone church surrounded by an old graveyard, north of the Hollola center. You can find a beach and the Kapatuosia sightseeing tower within walking distance.

Paweena Kapanen (5 years ago)
Good ?

Jussi Ritola (5 years ago)
One of the most beautiful old churces in Southern Finland.

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