Himanka Church, Kalajoki, Finland

Himanka church is designed by church master Jacob Rijf and it was completed in 1794. The present appearance of this wooden cruciform church dates from the restoration made in 1897. The altarpiece was painted by Johan Gustav Hedman in 1845.

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Address

Huhdantie 12-14, Himanka, Kalajoki, Finland

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Details

Founded: 1794
Category: Religious sites in Finland
Historical period: The Age of Enlightenment (Finland)

Rating

4.2/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Tarja Prittinen (2 years ago)
Beautiful home church.

Joshua E.P.Mikumo (3 years ago)
It's a nice church with good a pastor and congregants who a well welcoming and caring

Bergfex Alfred (6 years ago)
Was unfortunately closed

Heino Paavola (6 years ago)
benches really bad.

tuukka karvonen (6 years ago)

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