Nagu Church, Medieval stone church in Pargas, Finland
Nagu Church is a stone church built from fieldstone in Gothic style, located on the island of Nagu in Pargas municipality. The structure features a rectangular nave with a choir section, simple window openings, and a pointed roof topped with a tower spire.
The church was built between 1430 and 1450 from fieldstone and represents one of the oldest stone churches in the region. It has remained a central religious structure through changes in the municipality's administrative boundaries and status.
The church hosts regular Lutheran services and serves as a gathering place where locals mark important moments in their lives. People from both Swedish and Finnish-speaking communities come here to participate in worship and community events.
The church is located on an island and can be reached via free ferries that connect the archipelago to the mainland. Visitors should plan their visit according to ferry schedules, which vary seasonally and may affect accessibility.
The Schwan organ from 1791 is the oldest functioning pipe organ in Finland and retains many of its original components. During services, this historic instrument still produces its original sound and is a notable feature of worship here.
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