There are three churches and one Orthodox chapel in Parikkala.
The Orthodox village chapel is built in 1979, and it is located near highway 6. Driving directions: Turn to road Tiviäntie from highway 6. The chapel is located on the left, on top of a hill. There is a parking space at the foot of the hill and stairs leading to the chapel.
The wooden, double cross church in Parikkala is built according to the drawings of the Italian-born Carlo Bassi. The actual building works were done under the supervision of church building contractor Matti Salonen during the years 1813-1817. There is room for 1,600 people in the church. It is the fourth church in the same location. The first one was built in the 1690s. The altarpiece is painted by the Russian artist named Grevishevsky, and it depicts the Transfiguration of Christ. During summer the church serves as a road church and is open to the public regularly.
The church in Saari is a beautiful brick-built church. It was designed by Ilmari Launis in 1934. The church is located in a hill which offers views to lake Suuri Rautjärvi. The specialty of the church is the altarpiece made by Laila Järvinen. Besides being painted directly on the wall, the altarpiece is one of the biggest in Finland. It depicts the ascension of Christ. The church seats 700 people.
The wooden, cross-shaped church in Uukuniemi was built in 1797. The altarpiece portrays crucifixion, and it was painted by Mikko Kiljander in 1883. The mechanical organ with 18 registers is from year 1982. The bell tower dates back to 1853. It is located near the church, but on the other side of the road.
