Church of Sodankyla, Lapland, Finland
4.5 (31 reviews) Spent Ranking #1 in Sodankyla Churches & Cathedrals
Beautiful old log church
Originally built in 1685, this is one of the oldest wooden churches in Finland. The altar painting is from 1739. I had never seen anything like it! On a nice summer day, the smell of tar reinforced the historical feel. The old church is well signposted from the "new" church (built in 1859) and definitely worth a visit.
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, Sodankyla, Finland.
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http://www.visitsodankyla.fi/fi/matkailu/kaeyntikohteet/sodankylaen-vanha-kirkko.php
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4.5 based on (31 reviews)
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5niinan2 5:00 PM Aug 8, 2021
Great 17th century wooden church
It was a pleasure to visit the Old church of Sodankylä. It was built in 1689 and it's amazing that it has survived. Luckily it was open so I was able to visit the indoors too. That a great place to visit
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4Mod_esty61 5:00 PM Jun 29, 2015
One of the oldest churches in Finland
Don´t miss this attraction while in Sodankylä center. Most of the wooden buildings were destroyed during the second ww, to find a church like this is worth of visiting. Ask the quide if they can borrow a lamp to see three mummys under the floor.
