Petäjävesi Old Church, Finland

Petäjävesi Old Church, Finland. Photo: Tiia Monto/Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)

It was built between 1763 and 1765, when Tavastia was still a part of Sweden. The bell tower was built in 1821. It was inscribed in 1994 on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Petäjävesi Old Church, Finland, interior, pulpit, choir. Photo: Antti Bilund/Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)

The cross-type floor plan of the church came into use in the Nordic countries at the end of the 17th century and became common in the 18th century in the countryside churches. The high roof resembles the earlier gothic style.

Petäjävesi Old Church, Finland, interior, ceiling, dome. Photo: Antti Bilund/Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)

The church is located about 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) to the west of the centre of Petäjävesi. The church went out of use in 1879 when the new church was built. The old church has retained its original appearance and its interior decoration exceptionally well. It is a popular church for weddings in the summer, and there is a church service on most Sundays.

Open June-August only, unless prior reservations are made at least two days earlier. (Wikipedia)

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