Velkua Church

Naantali, Finland

Velkua Church, also known as St. Henry’s Church, was built in 1793. The wooden church is the only one ever built to Velkua. After the Palva sea battle in 1808 Russian soldiers robbed all movable inside the church. Only the original altarpiece survived and is still in the church. New church bells were added in 1813. Today the church site is marked as national built heritage by National Board of Antiques.

Address

Kirkkotie, Velkua, Naantali, Finland

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Details

Founded: 1793
Category: Religious sites in Finland
Historical period: The Age of Enlightenment (Finland)

More Information

www.visitfinland.com

Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

Reino Nurminen (7 months ago)
A very attractive church building in a rural setting.

Pentti Kotiaho (2 years ago)
Nice church, near the port.

Mikko Kiero (6 years ago)
Nice old wooden church in a quiet location. Unfortunately, it's so quiet that you didn't get inside.

Matti Hiltunen (6 years ago)
A fine little church. Idyllic and soothing. Worth getting to know.

Kari Alho (7 years ago)
Pretty place

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