Kerimäki church — Attraction in Savonlinna sub-region

As we approached nearer to the worlds largest wooden church I wasn’t able to capture it all in one picture as there was so much detail and height to this amazing building. There was a tour guide inside as we entered and he enthusiastically informed us of as much as is possible in fifteen minutes or so. His stories and history of this old wooden church left me in awe! I was particularly fascinated with how the church was heated in the middle...

The biggest wooden church in the world ! I thought earlier that there had been a scale error between the architect and the carpenters, but last summer I learned that the church was meant to be that big initially !!! Little did they know that the countryside would become empty and the cities and towns would collect...

The biggest wooden church in Finland is celebrating its 170th anniversary. There's a guide that presents the church history and answers questions. It's a beautiful old building and there's a coffee/craft shop in the bell tower. There are concerts and other side events related to the Savonlinna Opera Festival at...