Vaasa Church

Vaasa, Finland

Vaasa Church was planned by the architect C. A. Setterberg and consecrated in 1869. The church, built in an English neo-gothic style, has a capacity of almost 900 people. The last restoration took place in the year 2000.

The church has three altarpieces: The Institution of the Eucharist by R. W. Ekman (1861), The Adoration of the Angels by Albert Edelfelt (1894), and The Deposition of Christ by Louis Sparre (1897).

Address

Vaasanpuistikko , Vaasa, Finland

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Details

Founded: 1862-1869
Category: Religious sites in Finland
Historical period: Russian Grand Duchy (Finland)

Rating

4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

Interesting Sites Nearby

Vaasa City Hall (0,1 km)
Ostrobothnian Museum (0,6 km)
The Church of St. Mary (6 km)
Mustasaari Church (6,7 km)
The Museum of Maritime History (1,8 km)
Korsholm Castle Ruins (6,2 km)

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User Reviews

EL Garcia (8 months ago)
Whether you're there for quiet reflection or to appreciate the architecture,it is a must-visit.

Taco_ poika (2 years ago)
Yukari feet pics

Christian (2 years ago)
It's a very nice place.

Pardomuan Tbg (3 years ago)
Nice Church. I had an experience for this church?

Simon Jnt (6 years ago)
Good architecture and surrounding atmosphere.

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