Karuna Church, Helsinki
The Karuna Church in Karuna Sauvo, Finland, and is a great example of the national romantic style of architecture which swept the country in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The designer was Josef Stenback. It was erected in 1910.
The original church is now the oldest building in the Open Air Museum of Seurasaari. This building was built in 1685. A bell tower was added in the 1700s, and had a bell that was made in 1689. The museum was very glad to get this building as part of the overall display.
The pulpit of the sanctuary also dates from the 1600s, and the inside architecture is quite exquisite. It was added during a renovation during the years 1773 to 1774. Another major rebuild to the church took place in 1912. The paintings are very good. You will also want to check out the drapery hung here. So, you have a lot of wonderful artistic history that has been added into a more modern style church of the 20th Century.
The current church can house 480 worshipers, and is a must visit for those who love old churches, their art, and their architecture.
The original church is now the oldest building in the Open Air Museum of Seurasaari. This building was built in 1685. A bell tower was added in the 1700s, and had a bell that was made in 1689. The museum was very glad to get this building as part of the overall display.
The pulpit of the sanctuary also dates from the 1600s, and the inside architecture is quite exquisite. It was added during a renovation during the years 1773 to 1774. Another major rebuild to the church took place in 1912. The paintings are very good. You will also want to check out the drapery hung here. So, you have a lot of wonderful artistic history that has been added into a more modern style church of the 20th Century.
The current church can house 480 worshipers, and is a must visit for those who love old churches, their art, and their architecture.
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Sight Name: Karuna Church
Sight Location: Helsinki, Finland (See walking tours in Helsinki)
Sight Type: Religious
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Sight Location: Helsinki, Finland (See walking tours in Helsinki)
Sight Type: Religious
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