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      • Restored Structures of the Salpa Line
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Saint John the Baptist Church

Pyhän-Johannes-Kastajan-kirkko

Saint John the Baptist Church

Built in 1914, the church is located in Polvijärvi. The funds for building the church were received from Czar Nicholas II, Grand Duke of Finland. The church bells and many sacral items were also donated by the Czar and manufactured in St. Petersburg.

Haavikontie 31
FI-83700 Polvijärvi

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