Nauvo Church

Nauvo, Finland

The Nauvo Church was built probably between years 1430 and 1450 and it's dedicated to St. Olaf. The mural paintings were made in the 17th century. The most significant artefact in church is the crucifix from the beginning of 15th century. The oldest music instrument in Finland, organs called "Nauvon positiivi" (built probably in 1664), was originally in the Nauvo church. today it's preserved to the National Museum of Finland.

Address

Kirkkovalli 1, Nauvo, Finland

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Details

Founded: 1430-1450
Category: Religious sites in Finland
Historical period: Middle Ages (Finland)

Rating

4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Sviatoslav Parshikov (9 months ago)
Beautiful church. Not as big as in Parainen. Inside there is a stunning clock, a painting of the Last Supper, a model of a ship and some frescoes. The toilet was not found. Nearby there is a beautiful wooden building, something like a chapel.

Dovilė Bakonytė (2 years ago)
Simple inside, but nice for concerts and has the oldest Bible on finish language which is still in amazing condition. Have calm environment outside and around church.

Paweł (2 years ago)
I like churches like that. Have seen a lot of similar in Sweden. The Nagu church is a medieval stone church from the middle of the 15th century.

Raija Kivilammi (3 years ago)
Nice old from the outside, we couldn't get inside

Markku & Heli Jäntti (4 years ago)
Nauvo's medieval greystone church is located on a hillside, the so-called Kirkkomäki, on Nauvo's second main island, Isolla-Nauvo (Storlandet). The three-nave hall church is dedicated to St. Olaf.

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