Pudasjärvi Church

Pudasjärvi, Finland

The cruciform church in Pudasjärvi was built in 1781 on the shore of the lake Pudasjärvi in Riekinkangas and it was the third church that had been built in the same place. There's room for 700 people in the church. The bell tower has three floors. The paintings on the outside walls are the only known outdoor paintings Mikael Toppelius has made (completed 1765-1766).

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Founded: 1781
Category: Religious sites in Finland
Historical period: The Age of Enlightenment (Finland)

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Heli Korhonen (6 months ago)
The Pudasjärvi church is a bit remote, but in such a beautiful place that it's worth going there just because of the beautiful scenery and the sunrise museums that are right across the road. If you had known this, you would have also visited the museum. Now, however, we could see the old, idyllic old courtyard that was preserved. There is a big lake next to it where the hottest ice skating competitions of the summer are organized/ that's how the toughest fishermen get to ice from the styrofoam rafts apparently. Who knows better. I've only heard that you can ice cream in the summer. This fine church and the building surprised me. It's a shame you couldn't get in. Well, maybe another time.
Heikki Korhonen (6 months ago)
It was worth seeing, the home region museum next door
Sirkkeli 2021 (15 months ago)
A great and great place, when you go there, your whole body and mind calms down
Lukkomatti Hankkila (16 months ago)
We have a valuable and handsome wooden church, which is beautifully located on a slightly higher ground. The waters of Lake Pudasjärvi can be seen beautifully from the church.
juha partanen (2 years ago)
Fine thanks
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