Kaarlela Church

The stone church stands on Kirkonmäki hill, featuring a distinctive cross-shaped design with white walls and grey granite construction.

Built between 1494 and 1511, the church transformed from its original rectangular shape to a cross layout during renovations in the late 18th century.

The walls once displayed educational mural paintings that taught biblical stories to illiterate congregants before being whitewashed during the Reformation period.

Located at Kruunupyyntie 1 in Kokkola, the church maintains regular services and belongs to both Finnish and Swedish parishes of the region.

A wooden poor man statue from 1784 stands inside the door, containing a coin slot in its chest for collecting donations from worshipers.

Location: Kokkola

Location: Kokkola

Elevation above the sea: 9 m

Part of: Kaarlelan kirkko ja pappila

Address: Kruunupyyntie 1, 67700 Kokkola 67700 67700

Website: http://kokkolanseurakuntayhtyma.fi/kirkotjatilat/kirkot_ja_kappelit/kaarlelan_kirkko

GPS coordinates: 63.82742,23.12933

Latest update: March 25, 2025 15:55