Keuruu Old Church, Keuruu, Finland

The wooden Old Church of Keuruu was built between 1756-1759. It’s very beautiful and well-preserved sample of the wooden church architecture in 18th century. The church was built by Antti Hakola. The original altarpiece was painted by Johan Backman in 1750s or 1760s. Now it’s moved to the National Museum in Helsinki and there’s a copy in the church.

Address

Vanhankirkontie 12, Keuruu, Finland

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Details

Founded: 1756-1759
Category: Religious sites in Finland
Historical period: The Age of Enlightenment (Finland)

More Information

www.avoinmuseo.fi
finnish-churches.blogspot.com

Rating

4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Jaana Teivastenaho (15 months ago)
Beautiful old wooden church.

Anita Eklund (2 years ago)
A place really worth visiting and a great guide on site.

Pentti Hyyrynmäki (3 years ago)
Unique.

Aimo Siekkinen (3 years ago)
It's worth stopping

Petri Vainio (3 years ago)
Great architecture. Panels would need tar.

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