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.

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Natalie Petrova (2 years ago)
Beautiful architecture. But it was close on Sunday.

Thomas Giraldin (2 years ago)
Very moving experience

Roosa M (4 years ago)
Beautiful church with stunning architecture. Unfortunately surrounded by ugly buildings and sceneries, but it was a pleasent surprise around the corner.

Wayne Murphy (4 years ago)
Lovely beautiful architecture and surrounding grounds I wasnt inside but I would say it exceeds the exterior in splendour lol another day I will venture in and take some pics I dont really relish going on fire as soon as I cross the threshold

Kulilipan (5 years ago)
Very haunting yet historical building.in the heart of Kotka

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