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Presenting most beautiful churches in Finland. Blog in English, en español, en Français and in Finnish. Churches are very special in the world, because many are wooden churches and with separate bell towers.
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The Church of St. Lawrence in Vantaa / Iglesia de Santo Lorenzo en Vantaa / L'Eglise de Saint Lawrence dans Vantaa / Vantaan Pyhän Laurin kirkko
In English:The Church of St. Lawrence in Vantaa.If You are looking for nice, old, medieval, stone church when visiting Helsinki, then this is just for You. It is situated in Vantaa city, just by car less than half an hour’s drive.Church was built a...
Church of Vanaja / Iglesia de Vanaja / L'église de Vanaja / Vanajan kirkko
In English:Church of Vanaja.This church, that is situated from Helsinki about one hour by car to the north, situated nearby town of Hameenlinna, is small medieval stone church. Inside it is extremely beautiful. For me there are three thing above othe...
Church of Vastanfjard / Iglesia de Vastanfjard / L'église de Vastanfjard / Västanfjärdin vanha puukirkko
In English:Old church of Vastanfjard.This small wooden church was built during 1759 – 1760. Its bell tower is from 1763. The roof is in octagon format. This type of roof is called mansard roof. Monument nearby church is erected to the victims of se...
Monastery of new Valamo / Monasterio de Nueva Valamo / Le monastère de nouveau Valamo / Uuden Valamon luostari
In English:Monastery of new Valamo.Deep in deep heart of middle of Finland in Heinavesi there is a monastery of New Valamo. This monastery is visited yearly by 160 000 visitors. Originally Monastery of Valamo was founded in the 12th century, or by th...
