Sites religieux à Inari

Religious & Sacred Sites

Explore the diverse spiritual landscape of Inari, ranging from pre-Christian Sami sacred sites to historic Lutheran and Orthodox churches. The collection includes Ukonkivi, an ancient sacrificial island on Lake Inari, and the 1760 Pielpajärvi Wilderness Church, one of the oldest buildings in northern Lapland. The log-built Orthodox churches in Sevettijärvi and Nellim highlight the unique cultural heritage of the Skolt Sami people, while modern structures in Ivalo and Inari serve the region's contemporary congregations.