Tampere Old Church (Tampere)

Finland / Pirkanmaa / Tampere / Keskustori, 6
 wooden, 1820s construction, lutheran church/kirk
The Old Church was built in 1824, and dedicated in 1825. It is cruciform in shape, and was designed by C. Bassi in the neoclassical style. It has been enlarged in 1847. The altarpiece was painted in 1831, and the pulpit is from 1841. The organ dates from 1852. The belfry was designed by Carl Engel, and built in 1828-1829. The church is popular for weddings, and the seating capacity is 310. The old church is mainly used by Tampere Lutheran Swedish parish.
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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tampere_Old_Church
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Coordinates:   61°29'54"N   23°45'39"E
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