Uskela Church

Uskela Church is a stone building with a single-nave design, located in the Uskela district of Salo. The structure is characterized by its clean neoclassical lines and occupies an elevated position in the landscape.

The current building was completed in 1832 and replaced an earlier parish church from the 15th century. The renowned architect Carl Ludvig Engel designed it, reflecting a significant chapter in Finnish ecclesiastical architecture of that era.

The church shapes the appearance of this place with its neoclassical style and remains a gathering point for the local community. Visitors experience here a central hub where the history and present life of the Uskela district come together.

The building is easy to find, sitting on elevated ground in the Uskela district with pathways around it that invite exploration. Visitors should remember this is an active place of worship, so it helps to respect service times and the needs of those who gather there.

The building holds protected status and marks the site of one of the oldest parishes in eastern Finland, with roots reaching back to the 13th century. This continuity makes it a rare record of centuries of church life in the same location.

Location: Salo

Location: Salo

Inception: 1832

Architects: Carl Ludvig Engel, National Board of Public Building

Elevation above the sea: 54 m

Part of: Uskelan kirkonmäki ja Lukkarinmäen esikaupunkiasutus

Address: Sairaalantie 7, 24100 Salo

Website: https://salonseurakunta.fi/cgi-bin/linnea.pl?document=00010307

GPS coordinates: 60.37669,23.13056

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:20