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.

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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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