Lemi Church
Wooden church of 1786, in a cruciform plan, built by Juhana Salonen. It is among Finland’s most important wooden churches, with interior wooden vaults shaped like a trefoil.
Carélia do Sul · Finland
In the destination Lappeenranta and the Saimaa.
In the photo: Bell tower in the center of Lemi
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The city
A rural municipality in South Karelia, between Lake Saimaa and Kivijärvi, about 25 km from Lappeenranta. In the center, the wooden church of 1786, built by church builder Juhana Salonen, is one of the most important in the country. To the east are the gun positions of the Salpa Line from the Second World War. Lemi is known for särä, lamb roasted in a birch trough.
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The local experience
Wooden church of 1786, in a cruciform plan, built by Juhana Salonen. It is among Finland’s most important wooden churches, with interior wooden vaults shaped like a trefoil.