Vaasa Church

Vaasa, Finland

Vaasa Church was planned by the architect C. A. Setterberg and consecrated in 1869. The church, built in an English neo-gothic style, has a capacity of almost 900 people. The last restoration took place in the year 2000.

The church has three altarpieces: The Institution of the Eucharist by R. W. Ekman (1861), The Adoration of the Angels by Albert Edelfelt (1894), and The Deposition of Christ by Louis Sparre (1897).

Address

Vaasanpuistikko , Vaasa, Finland

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Details

Founded: 1862-1869
Category: Religious sites in Finland
Historical period: Russian Grand Duchy (Finland)

Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Mikaela Niemi (2 years ago)
Mysig och stämingsfull kyrka

Kåge Ahlsved (2 years ago)
Vacker och rymlig kyrka från 1862 med ca. 900 sittplatser. Totalrenovering utförd 2000.

Matti Uusi-Kakkuri (2 years ago)
Promootio tänään

Faisal Imran (3 years ago)
Beautiful building located in the heart of Vaasa center

david ng (4 years ago)
Beautiful church

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