Petäjävesi Old Church is representative of the architectural tradition of wooden churches in northern Europe. In 1879, a new church was built on the other side of the strait and the Old Church went out of use. Criterion (iv): Petäjävesi Old Church is an outstanding example of the architectural tradition of wooden churches in northern Europe. The buffer zone of Petäjävesi Old Church includes the entire agricultural landscape surrounding the church as well as the lakeside. AuthenticityIn terms of form, construction and materials, Petäjävesi Old Church truthfully expresses the essence and spirit of the wooden church building traditions of northern Europe.