Kordelin Chapel, Art Nouveau chapel in Rauma old cemetery, Finland.
Kordelin Chapel is a religious building in Art Nouveau style located on Rauma old cemetery, constructed with a symmetrical structure and large windows positioned along its walls. The steep roof dominates the exterior, and decorative stone details enhance the building's architectural character.
Finnish architect Lars Sonck designed and constructed the chapel in 1921 on the existing Rauma cemetery grounds. The building emerged during a period when Finland was adopting modern architectural styles and applying them to public structures.
The chapel serves the local community for worship within the Evangelical Lutheran Church and displays Art Nouveau features that visitors can see in its interior design. The space reflects how early 1900s artistic ideas shaped religious buildings, blending spiritual purpose with creative expression.
The chapel sits within the old cemetery grounds and can be reached by entering through the main cemetery gate. Visitors should dress respectfully and treat the site as a place for quiet reflection out of consideration for those who are grieving.
The chapel's interior displays organic patterns and design forms that are characteristic of the Art Nouveau movement. Natural light flowing through the detailed windows creates an effect that highlights the artistic vision behind the space's design.
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