Tenhola Church, Raasepori, Finland

The first record of Tenhola parish is from the year 1329. Tenhola medieval stone church was built probably in 1460-1480. It has a richly furnished interior, for example crucifix of about 1470, 14th century triumphal cross and 17th century wall paintings.

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Esa Heikkilä (17 months ago)
An old atmospheric church

Liselott Ekman (19 months ago)
Incredibly beautiful church ?❤️ A journey through time ❤️

Lars Högström (2 years ago)
Visited the new cemetery

Jorma Larsson (2 years ago)
Grandma was baptized here and buried four years later. As a young man, Vaari also got on holiday from the Hanko front for Christmas, now he is also resting next to his grandmother. Well-groomed.

Jesper Karlsson (3 years ago)
Beautiful old stone church

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