The old church is surrounded by a graveyard, they buried victims of the plague epidemic in 1710, that is the origin of the name Ruttopuisto (Plague Park), the 48 remaining grave stones are from 1790-1829.
This is a very popular park for picnics due to its location in the center of Helsinki.
peaceful
Tuossa kirkossa olin häävieraana 2005. Kaunis puisto, hurja nimi. Kauniit keväiset kuvat!
Does this mean that you far Northerners escaped the earlier waves of Plague ? – how about the 1438 one ?
Very interesting Ritva. Believe it or not, I live close by to Eyam, the place where the plague started in the UK, and Ive never visited it! Ive always been fascinated though and must amend that asap. 😀
Then go do it, if near by…