Virgin Mary Church

Lappeenranta, Finland

The Virgin Mary Church of Lappeenranta is the oldest Greek Catholic church in Finland and the second oldest building in Lappeenranta. It was inaugurated in 1785. The narrow church was expanded in 1903, when the Russian cavalry was garrisoned in the city.

Address

Pokrovanaukio 1-5, Lappeenranta, Finland

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Details

Founded: 1785
Category: Religious sites in Finland
Historical period: The Age of Enlightenment (Finland)

Rating

4.2/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Olha Bilokon (2 years ago)
Unfortunately couldn't get in but outside was beautiful

Harri Viskari (4 years ago)
Beautiful old wooden "double cross" church.

Soheil (4 years ago)
Heart of the city, always a nice atmosphere, quite many cafés, bars and shopping centers are also around.

Markus Müller (4 years ago)
Old former Orthodox Church

Markus Mueller (4 years ago)
A former orthodox church in what is now the the center of Wildmansstrand.

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