Masku Church

Masku, Finland

The Masku Church, built probably in 1490-1510, and surroundings represents one of the oldest parishes in Western Finland. The Masku parish was mentioned first time in 1234. The Mural paintings and pulpit date from the 17th century. There are also several medieval artefacts like crucifix and Silesian altarpiece located inside the church. Near the church is also "Humikkalan kalmisto", an Iron Age burial ground.

Finnish National Board of Antiquities has described the church area as national built heritage.

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Address

Maskuntie 68, Masku, Finland

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Details

Founded: 1490-1510
Category: Religious sites in Finland
Historical period: Middle Ages (Finland)

More Information

www.muuka.com

Rating

3.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Mika Salin (4 years ago)
A beautiful medieval stone church built in 1490-1510. The church is dedicated to John the Baptist and Saint Ursula.

Markku Jäntti (5 years ago)
Medieval stone church. Probably built 1490-1510

Juuso Rasi (6 years ago)
Iha sokka who can't talk about Jesus or God, ufotki is more true.

S,O Kasanen (7 years ago)
Tosi hyvä paikka(ehkä)

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