Kuopio Cathedral Explained

Building Name:Kuopio Cathedral
Finnish: Kuopion tuomiokirkko
Swedish: Kuopio domkyrka
Location:Vahtivuori, Kuopio, Finland
Geo:62.8911°N 27.6839°W
Religious Affiliation:Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland
District:Diocese of Kuopio
Status:Cathedral
Architecture Type:Cathedral
Architecture Style:Neoclassical
Year Completed:1816
Architect:Pehr W. Palmrooth
Capacity:1500 seats

Kuopio Cathedral (Finnish: Kuopion tuomiokirkko, Swedish: Kuopio domkyrka) is a stone Neoclassical-style Evangelical Lutheran church in Kuopio, Finland, and the seat of the Diocese of Kuopio. The cathedral was built between 1806 and 1815.[1] There is a bust of Johan Vilhelm Snellman in the square in front of the cathedral.[2]

According to George Renwick, during the Finnish War, it was briefly used as a stable by the invaders.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.kuopioinfo.fi/english/perussivut/vierailukohteet/kirkot.php Charming beauty of churches
  2. Book: Renwick , George . 1911 . Finland To-day . London . . 136 .