Kuusisto Church

Kuusisto Church is a stone building on an island in Kaarina municipality, forming a landmark in this region's landscape. The structure occupies an elevated position that makes it visible from a distance.

The building stands where a medieval bishop's residence once ruled the region, its castle demolished in 1523 following royal orders during a time of religious change. This destruction marked a turning point in how religious life was organized here.

The church carries a name used in both Finnish and Swedish, reflecting the intertwined heritage of this region. Visitors encounter here a living connection between two cultural traditions that remain present in the landscape.

The building sits on an island and is reachable from Kaarina's main roads. Visitors should be prepared for some walking paths that lead toward the water.

Local tales speak of a figure named Maria said to walk across the water on moonlit nights. This story remains woven into the region's oral traditions and gives the place a mysterious quality.

Location: Kaarina

Elevation above the sea: 15 m

Part of: Kuusiston kirkkomaisema

Address: Kaarina

GPS coordinates: 60.38169,22.41117

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:02