Laitila Church

Laitila, Finland

Laitila Church, dedicated to St. Michael, was erected probably in 1460-1483. The mural paintings were made in 1483 by students of famous Petrus Henriksson. There are also a crucifix from the 15th century and pulpit from 17th century.

Address

Kirkkotie 2-4, Laitila, Finland

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Details

Founded: 1460-1483
Category: Religious sites in Finland
Historical period: Middle Ages (Finland)

More Information

www.muuka.com
finnish-churches.blogspot.com

Rating

4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

Interesting Sites Nearby

The Untamala Archaeology Centre (4,5 km)

Old Rauma (29,5 km)
The Church of the Holy Cross (29,6 km)
Naantali Church (48,5 km)
Louhisaari Manor (34,9 km)
Rauma Maritime Museum (29,9 km)
The Church of the Holy Trinity (29,3 km)
Iniö Church (55,9 km)
Sammallahdenmäki (27,2 km)
Askainen Church (35,5 km)

User Reviews

Raimo Ruoho (2 years ago)
Beautiful, good wedding venue for a wedding ceremony.

Sakari Ylikleemola (2 years ago)
A beautiful church. I was a blessing at the occasion. The church in the middle of the trees. Surrounded by a cemetery.

Elisa Kivi-Jalonen (3 years ago)
A beautiful church and churchyard worth visiting. With the help of the guide, a completely different world opens up, I recommend it!

Matti Suikkila (3 years ago)
A really beautiful church where I once went to the Christmas church as a child

Svetlana Korolyova (3 years ago)
Beautiful city, kind, helpful people. On Sundays there is a service in the church in Finnish and English.

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