This medieval stone church near Kallio village dates from around 1510 by one researcher's estimate. It was destroyed in an arson fire in September 1997 and rebuilt by volunteer work, completed in 2003. The reconstruction follows the former interior, with a wood-plank roof and traditional building methods. Inside are a triumphal crucifix on the altar wall, a rare baroque pulpit, wooden pew blocks and paintings by Anders Löfmark, restored by Kuutti Lavonen and Osmo Rauhala and completed in 2009.
The church is mainly a place of worship and a popular wedding church, and baptisms are held here too. Visitors may enter during opening hours and are asked to leave bags and umbrellas outside; a voluntary donation is welcome. Group tours must be booked in advance through the parish office, and Saturday afternoons are reserved for weddings. It lies about three kilometres from the centre in the Rautavesi national landscape area. The car park, entrance and toilet are wheelchair accessible.
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