Una delle più spettacolari chiese in pietra presenti sul territorio finlandese, ancorchè di dimensioni piuttosto ridotte, è quella che si trova nel paesino di Renko, nella regione di Kanta-Häme, non lontano da Somero. Costruita tra il XV e il XVI secolo, è tuttora in uso regolare. La sua struttura ottagonale è stata parzialmente modificata nei secoli (ma se ne ravvisa l’impronta nel campanile), così come il delicato tetto ligneo è stato più volte ricostruito, per ovvie ragioni di logorio.
Questa romantica chiesetta luterana, ben conservata e con annesso giardino e piccolo camposanto, è dedicata all’apostolo San Giacomo.
Qui di seguito alcune immagini dell’interno: l’organo di fattura moderna è del 1981, costuito dalla ditta specializzata Kangasala.
Saint James Church, Renko.
One of the most beautiful stone churches in Finland is Saint James lutheran church, in the small town of Renko, in the Kanta-Häme region, not far from Somero. Built between the 15th and 16th century, it is still in regular use. The church is fairly small with an octagonal structure which has suffered modifications through the years, as well as the delicate wooden roof. You can recall the original octagonal shape just in the bell-tower, nowadays. By the church you will find a well kept garden and a cemetery.
In the slideshow: a few images of the interiors. In my opinion it looks almost idyllic. The organ is modern, it was built in 1981 by the Kangasala organ factory.
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Bellissima!
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Posticino molto suggestivo! 🙂
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Si…una tranquilla chiesetta di campagna… 🙂
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Grazie mille!
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…this church is a delight! I would have trouble finding something this grand here, thanks!!!
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Hello,
What a beautiful church! Lovely images! Enjoy your day, have a great new week!!
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Stupenda!🙂❤
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È una chiesetta davvero pittoresca!
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Vero. Grazie Lu di essere passata!
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Grazie. 🙂
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Thank you Eileen. Your comment is much appreciated. Have a great week you too!
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Thank you Tom. Very kind of you. Wishing you great week!
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Our old stone churches are beautiful both inside & outside ❤ This I have not seen.
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True. I recently saw the church of Lammi…another masterpiece!
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It’s really beautiful and your photos are lovely.
The one with a view through a window is my favourite.
Stay well! xx
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Very nice. Churches has so much history. And nice architecture. Wonderful place!
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Yes. Definitely nice. Thanks!
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Thank you Sara! Stay well you too!
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Oh, what a lovely little church! The color is unusual and I really like it!
It’s great to see you at ‘My Corner of the World this week! Thanks for linking up with us.
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Thank you very much, Betty.
Thanks for hosting.
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I love stone churches and this one is really lovely!
Stunning captures, Luisella!
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Thank you very much!
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Che bella chiesetta !
Buon weekend, Luisella.
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Grazie Karl! 🙂
Buon weekend anche a te!
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