Siikajoki Church

Raahe, Finland

Siikajoki parish was established in 1590, but the Russian army burnt the first chapel already in 1591. The current church, completed in 1701, is third in Siikajoki. The wooden church was renovated in 1765 and Mikael Toppelius painted beautiful mural paintings and altarpiece in 1771-1772. The present appearance originate mainly from the restoration made in 1852.

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Address

Vanha Kirkkotie 78, Siikajoki, Raahe, Finland

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Details

Founded: 1701
Category: Religious sites in Finland
Historical period: Swedish Empire (Finland)

Rating

4.3/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Jouni Kokkoniemi (8 months ago)
It's worth visiting the roof. Sure, the church could have been open, but a toilet was found.

Kirsi-Maria Hiltunen (9 months ago)
A beautiful old church in the middle of a forested cemetery. A nice small town and the Finnish war memorial next to it. Beautiful area

Marja-Liisa Karjula (10 months ago)
Historic beautiful church, calming environment.

Pentti Salonsaari (Hirppu) (4 years ago)
A beautiful wooden church along the Siikajoki river. Worth a visit. There was a famous battle in this area in the 19th century and inside the wall of one of the buildings there is still a Russian cannon projectile

Annika Mäkelä (4 years ago)
A beautiful, history-filled place to keep quiet. Beloved resting in the churchyard. In the churchyard of Siikajoki Church, in the beautiful forest, there is peace to remember the fallen asleep.

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