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Kerimäki Church: Europe's largest wooden church

Original: Die Kirche von Kerimäki ist die größte hölzerne Kirche Europas und wurde 1847 vollendet. Ihre imposanten Ausmaße - gebau

The church of Kerimäki in Finland, completed in 1847, is Europe's largest wooden church. Its enormous dimensions reportedly stem from an error in the original building plans, making it a striking example of 19th-century religious architecture. Restoration work at the landmark is currently under way, drawing attention to its unusual history.

Why now: Travellers and history enthusiasts are sharing the story of the church's accidental monumental size and its ongoing restoration.

Kerimäki ChurchKerimäkiFinland

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