St. Birgitta Church

St. Birgitta Church

St. Birgitta Church is a church in the city of Nykarleby, Österbotten, Finland. It was built in 1708. Nowadays it is one of the biggest attractions it the city. The ceiling paintings in the church are designed by Daniel Hjulström and Johan Alm. The paintings date back to the 18th century.


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