Luhanka Church, Luhanka, Finland

The wooden church of Luhanka was inaugurated in 1893 and is designed by Josef Stenbäck. Stenbäck was one of the leading church architects in the tide of 19th and 20 centuries. Luhanka church epresents the Neo-Gothic style and its interior is unpainted.

Because there are no heating or electric lights, the church is only used in summer season. It ish is popular for concerts.

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Siru (17 months ago)
A wonderful old church. Worth a visit!

Suvi Ala-Opas (19 months ago)
The church is only used in the summer and it is called Luhanga's summer church. The church is unlined, and no heating equipment or electric light has been installed.

Marja Sorvali (2 years ago)
Nice church now I haven't been inside. Been many times. It's worth getting to know. Had a good guide before at least

J,O “Jamo” Määttä (2 years ago)
One of the most beautiful churches in Finland ,, and important to me

ArcadeHenki (4 years ago)
Big and beautiful church! the downside is uncomfortable benches

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