Kemi Church
9, Kirkkopuistokatu, 94100 Kemi, Finland
Description:
Kemi Evangelical Lutheran Church is located in the Finnish city of Kemi.
The church was built in 1902 by architect Joseph Stenbeck in the neo-Gothic style of red brick and attracts the attention of visitors not only for its beauty, but also for a capacity of up to 1000 people at a time. The crucifix inside is impressive in its size.
The bell tower of the church serves as a good reference point for both local residents and sailors, because the city is located on the shore of the Gulf of Bothnia of the Baltic Sea. The war memorial located outside the church is striking in its scale.
Throughout the year, the church hosts concerts of spiritual and classical music, and the magnificent acoustics of the church allow visitors to fully enjoy them.
In 2003, Kemi Church was renovated and is now open to parishioners and tourists all year round.