Sankt Johannes Kyrka

Åland Archipelago


North of Kastelholm is Åland's biggest church, dedicated to John the Baptist. The structure dates from the 13th century, and inside are some original murals, as well as an enormous wooden crucifix made from local birch in 1250.


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