Attraction

Church of the Cross by Alvar Aalto, Lahti

Free

On the old church site of Kolkanmäki rises the architecturally impressive tower of the Church of the Cross, built 1978. This vital element of the Lahti cityscape is a masterwork of Alvar Aalto, elegantly mirroring the city hall – located on the southern end of an axis crossing the market square – designed by Eliel Saarinen, another master architect.


As the primary church of Lahti, the Church of the Cross is a well-known place of worship, clerical procedures and spiritual activities. Master organists from around the world have played the church’s 53-stop pipe organ, constructed at Veikko Virtanen’s workshop. The church serves as important concert venue and studio due to its great acoustic design.

Where in Finland ?

Lakeland

Seasons

Suitable experience all year

Contact

Visit Lahti - LFT Lakeland Finland Tours

Kirkkokatu 4, 15110 Lahti
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