Messukylä Old Church

The Gothic church stands at 95 meters above sea level, constructed from fieldstone with preserved mural paintings from the seventeenth century.

Built between 1510 and 1530 to replace a wooden structure from 1434, this structure holds the distinction of being the oldest building in Tampere.

The church maintains its role as an Evangelical Lutheran place of worship, with regular services conducted during summer months without heating systems.

Located at Kivikirkontie 2 in Tampere, the church operates primarily during summer and serves as a venue for wedding ceremonies.

During the Finnish Civil War of 1918, the church area became a central location for intense battles that affected both the medieval and new churches.

Location: Tampere

Location: Tampere

Inception: 16 century

Architectural style: Gothic architecture

Elevation above the sea: 95 m

Made from material: fieldstone

Website: https://tampereenseurakunnat.fi/kirkko_tampereella/kirkot_ja_muut_tilat/kirkot/messukylan_vanha_kirkko

GPS coordinates: 61.48483,23.84222

Latest update: March 8, 2025 17:54