Kangasniemi Church

Kangasniemi Church (Finnish: Kangasniemen kirkko) is a wooden church located in Kangasniemi, Finland. The church and the adjacent bell tower were both designed by Matti Salonen. The church was built in 1811–1814 and baptized on 1 January 1815 by Aron Molander. It accommodates approximately 1,500 people.[1]

Kangasniemi Church
Kangasniemi Church in April 2018.
Religion
AffiliationEvangelical Lutheran Church of Finland
Location
LocationKangasniemi, Finland
Geographic coordinates61.99098°N 26.64482°E / 61.99098; 26.64482
Architecture
Architect(s)Matti Salonen
Completed1814
Capacityseats 1,500
Website
www.kangasniemenseurakunta.fi

References

  1. "Kangasniemen kirkko". Kangasniemen seurakunta. Retrieved 1 April 2018.
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