Varpaisjärvi Church, Art Nouveau church in Varpaisjärvi, Finland.
Varpaisjärvi Church is a granite structure in Lapinlahti municipality featuring Art Nouveau and national Romantic elements. The building displays organic forms and decorative details that define its architectural character.
Architect Josef Stenbäck completed construction in 1904, creating a protected religious building in Lapinlahti municipality. The structure has been protected since completion and has served as an important local landmark.
The church is dedicated to Saint Michael and remains a place for religious ceremonies and community gatherings. It represents the beginning of 20th-century Finnish ecclesiastical architecture.
The church is located in the Varpaisjärvi area at Kauppatie 12 and maintains regular opening hours. It is managed by the Upper Savonia Parish Union and welcomes visitors during scheduled times.
The granite building blends Nordic robustness with flowing lines and natural motifs of Art Nouveau. This combination makes it an unusual fusion of European and Scandinavian design traditions.
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