Savilahti Stone Sacristy

Mikkeli, Finland

Savilahti stone sacristy was originally a part of Savilahti church, which was destroyed for some reason. The sacristy was built approximately in 1520-1560 and it was planned to be the first part of new stone church. The plan was never finished because the King of Sweden confiscated parish during Reformation.

The sacristy have been used for burials and there are 22 graves under the floor. It was abandoded for a long time until renovations in 19th and 20th centuries. The sacristy is considered to be one of the oldest buildings in Savonia area.

Address

Porrassalmenkatu 47, Mikkeli, Finland

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Details

Founded: 1520-1560
Category: Religious sites in Finland
Historical period: Middle Ages (Finland)

More Information

en.wikipedia.org

Rating

3.9/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Hilkka Pentsinen (12 months ago)
Even small can be big. The size of Sakasti is not large, but historical objects can be seen. Free entry.

Visa Mäenpää (12 months ago)
The oldest building in Mikkeli, a small square in the middle of Porrassalmenkatu, free entry.

JyrkiR (2 years ago)
Savo's oldest buildings. The meaning of the objects did not really unfold. Was originally a low building

Hannele Hakkarainen (3 years ago)
I would have liked a guide to tell me about the artefacts and history of the place. There was a person there, but he was just there.

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