Keminmaa New Church

Keminmaa, Finland

The New Church of Kemimaa was built in 1823 to replace an previous church made in 1793. The previous one had weak structures and it was about to collapse. The new empire style church was designed by the famous architect C.L. Engel. The altarpiece was painted by J. Hedman in 1827.

Address

Kirkkotie 1, Keminmaa, Finland

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Details

Founded: 1823
Category: Religious sites in Finland
Historical period: Russian Grand Duchy (Finland)

Rating

4.3/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Aija Frantzi (3 years ago)
Always a wonderful, mystical place with a history.

sahkun pelätyin (3 years ago)
In the church, its old exciting atmosphere and the old priest's mummy under the floor in a glass-covered coffin add its own tone to this space. The mummy cannot be photographed.

Pop Pani (4 years ago)
Little and Amazing 400 year old church

joulupukin kaljamasu (5 years ago)
Miu

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