Kempele Old Church, Lutheran church building in Kempele, Finland.
Description
Kempele Old Church is a wooden Lutheran place of worship in Kempele, standing 18 meters tall with Gothic design elements throughout its structure. Architect Matti Härmä designed it in traditional Finnish style, with careful attention to architectural details.
History
In 1688, local residents received permission to build a prayer room, and the church was completed in 1691. Between 1785 and 1795, church painter Mikael Toppelius created the interior decorations and adorned the French-style pulpit with religious imagery.
Culture
The name comes from the local community that needed a place for worship in the region. Today visitors can observe the traditional wooden craftsmanship and see how the building served as the spiritual center for the surrounding area.
Practical
The building is a protected structure and welcomes visitors interested in exploring Finnish wooden architecture. It helps to check opening times beforehand since this is an active place of worship.
Did you know?
Beneath the church floor rest approximately 150 historic graves dating from the late 1700s, with the final burial taking place in 1796. This quiet burial ground offers a touching connection to the community's past.
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