Kotka Church

Kotka, Finland

The church of Kotka was designed by architect Josef Stenbäck and completed in 1898. The red-brick church was built in the Neo-Gothic style. The altarpiece was painted by famous painter Pekka Halonen.

Address

Kirkkokatu 26, Kotka, Finland

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Details

Founded: 1897-1898
Category: Religious sites in Finland
Historical period: Russian Grand Duchy (Finland)

More Information

www.kymi.fi
www.muuka.com

Rating

4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Porfirio Ballardo (10 months ago)
Visited on August 18, 2024, the church is undergoing heavy maintenance / repairs. Could not go inside, only from outside.

Monika Monique (11 months ago)
A beautiful church in the middle of Kotka. At the moment - July 2024 - it is being renovated.

Peeti Saarinen (2 years ago)
Very cool-looking church in the middle of the city of Kotka. Unfortunately, the church was under construction so I couldn't get in.☹️But even the outside of the church is majestic.

Vinumol Maliekal Nicholas (2 years ago)
Beautiful and magnificent church.. Right in the middle of Kotka.. There is enough parking space in front of the church..

Natalie Petrova (3 years ago)
Beautiful architecture. But it was close on Sunday.

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