Koivulahti Church

Mustasaari, Finland

Koivulahti church was originally an octagonal shaped wooden church, completed in 1691-1693. In the enlargement made in 1795 it was reconstructed to the cruciform appearance. The belfry dates from 1757. There is also a vicarage from 1782 and former magazine buildings near the church.

References:

National Board of Antiques

Address

Koivulahdentie 21, Mustasaari, Finland

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Details

Founded: 1691-1693
Category: Religious sites in Finland
Historical period: Swedish Empire (Finland)

More Information

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www.discoveringfinland.com

Rating

3.9/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

Aarne Kraft (2 years ago)
Didn't go inside, only admired the outside.

Rune Fant (2 years ago)
Nice church

Marianne Wasberg (2 years ago)
The parish home lacks a designated parking space for people with disabilities (invaP). The church parking lot and the cemetery parking lot are also missing. This means that I avoid visits when there are many people.

Inger Norrgard (3 years ago)
My own church

Tom Grannas (6 years ago)

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