Kokemäki Church

Kokemäki, Finland

Kokemäki Church was built between 1780-1786 and named after Gustav III, the King of Sweden. It was designed by J. Sytti an C. F. Adercrantz. The original church was expanded to the present cruciform shape in 1886. The altarpiece is painted by S. Tvoroschnikoff and it’s based on Rafael’s (1483-1520) masterpiece with the same name.

On Christmas eve 1882 Kokemäki church was full of people when suddenly all were frightened that the church is on fire. Three people died in panic and several injured.

Address

Kirkkopolku, Kokemäki, Finland

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Details

Founded: 1780-1786
Category: Religious sites in Finland
Historical period: The Age of Enlightenment (Finland)

Rating

4.2/5 (based on Google user reviews)

Interesting Sites Nearby

St. Henry's Chapel (0,9 km)
Kokemäki Stone Sacristy (0,4 km)
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User Reviews

Jesse Järvi (7 months ago)
A very beautiful church

Arja Hirstiö (3 years ago)
Calm atmosphere, good performances

Kari Mäkilä (4 years ago)
A nice stone church in the middle of Kokemäki. I went there for a concert organized by Satasoito. The performer was Diandra Flores. It's worth going to see different shows.

Ilkka Lainema (4 years ago)
A massive two hundred year old massive shrine.

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