St. Mary's Church of Lappee
St. Mary's Church of Lappee, Lutheran church in central Lappeenranta, Finland.
Description
St. Mary's Church of Lappee is a wooden church in Lappeenranta with a distinctive double cross design where two sections intersect to create an unusual floor plan. The building rises above the city and holds about 840 people, with a separate bell tower positioned southwest of the main structure.
History
Construction began in 1792 under architect Juhana Salonen after lightning destroyed the previous fortress church in 1790. This rebuilding marked the start of a new religious center for the growing community.
Culture
The altarpiece by Alexandra Frosterus-Såltin shows Christ's Ascension and reflects the religious artistic skill of 19th-century Finland. The work reveals how important artists of the period contributed their talents to this building's interior design.
Practical
The building is located at Valtakatu 35 and is accessible at various times throughout the year, especially when services take place. It's helpful to check ahead about when services are scheduled to plan your visit properly.
Did you know?
This is Finland's only surviving church with a double cross form from the 18th century, a feature that stands apart from other churches in the country. The two intersecting transepts create a floor plan rarely seen in Nordic church architecture.
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