St. Henry's Chapel

The octagonal brick chapel stands by the Kokemäenjoki river, one kilometer east of Kokemäki's center, enclosing a medieval wooden granary within its walls.

Built in 1857 by architect Pehr Johan Gylich, the chapel protects a wooden granary from 1472, which makes it the oldest surviving wooden structure in Finland.

The chapel marks the final destination of Saint Henry's Way pilgrimage route and contains artifacts related to Bishop Henry's religious mission in medieval Finland.

Visitors can observe both the exterior brick structure and the preserved wooden granary inside, while exploring the surrounding park designed by Georg Theodor von Chiewitz.

The foundation issues have caused the chapel to lean approximately 25 centimeters toward the river, requiring ongoing structural monitoring.

Location: Kokemäki

Inception: 1857

Architects: Pehr Johan Gylich

Made from material: brick

Part of: Pyhän Henrikin saarnahuone ja sen historiallinen ympäristö

GPS coordinates: 61.25750,22.37167

Latest update: March 10, 2025 12:22