Municipality in Southwest Finland, Finland
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Nousiainen (Swedish: Nousis) is a mostly rural municipality in the inland of Finland Proper. This was where the first bishops of Finland resided.
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Nousiainen Church
An important example of Finnish medieval church architecture. This was the site of the first bishop seat of Finland and saint Henry, regarded first bishop and patron saint of Finland, was buried here. The church was probably finished in the 1420s, at the site of earlier wooden churches. The bell tower was built 1759–1760. The rectory on the other side of the river has been on the same site since the 13th century, with the current main building from 1890.
Several 18th century houses.
A modern pilgrimage trail with medieval heritage. It leads to the church from Köyliö, where he was murdered according to the legend. St. Henry is regarded the national saint of Finland, although not formally recognized by the catholic church. The trail is marked and can be walked at any time, but there are also organized pilgrimages yearly, with a pilgrimage covering all the 140 km every third year.
Municipal recreation area by Savojärvi and Kurjenrahka National Park, run by the local smallholders' association. Beach, sauna, barbecue, small-scale camping, kiosk (Sa–Su). Rowing boats for hire. Sauna for rent off season.
Nousiainen is 20 km north of Turku, between Masku and Mynämäki on E8 (Highway 8). The leg from Turku is motorway. The parish village lies 4 km east of the junction.
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