Nurmes Church, Gothic Revival church in Nurmes, Finland.
The main church building features pointed arches, intricate detailing, and stands 117 meters above sea level in the northern region of Finland.
Three Finnish architects, Bertha Enwald, Frithiof Mieritz, and J. Westerlund, collaborated on the design of this church, which opened in 1896.
The structure represents traditional Finnish Lutheran architecture and forms part of the Nurmeksen vanhan kauppalan alue historical district.
Located at coordinates 63.5453°N and 29.1358°E, the church maintains regular services and welcomes visitors throughout the week.
This church holds protected status under Finnish heritage laws, ensuring the preservation of its architectural elements for future generations.
Location: Nurmes
Inception: 1896
Architects: Bertha Enwald, Frithiof Mieritz, J. Westerlund
Architectural style: Gothic Revival
Elevation above the sea: 117 m
Part of: Nurmeksen vanhan kauppalan alue, Lauttasaari Church
Address: Kirkkokatu 17, 75500 Nurmes
GPS coordinates: 63.54530,29.13580
Latest update: March 4, 2025 21:17
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