Kallio Church
Kallio Church (Finnish: Kallion kirkko, Swedish: Berghälls kyrka) is a Lutheran church in the Kallio district of Helsinki, Finland. It was designed by Lars Sonck and represents National Romanticism with Art Nouveau influences. The National Romantic style appears in the use of traditional Finnish materials and in the church's massive, gray granite body, as well as in nature-inspired colours and decorative motifs.
| Kallio Church | |
|---|---|
Finnish: Kallion kirkko Swedish: Berghälls kyrka | |
Kallio Church. | |
| Location | Kallio, Helsinki |
| Country | Finland |
| Denomination | Lutheran |
| History | |
| Status | active |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Lars Sonck |
| Architectural type | National Romanticism, Art Nouveau |
| Groundbreaking | July 13, 1908 |
| Completed | 1912 |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 1100 |
| Administration | |
| Diocese | Diocese of Helsinki |
| Parish | Kallio |
Completed in 1912, the church is one of Helsinki's most prominent landmarks.[1] Its excellent acoustics make it a popular venue for concerts, especially for organ music.
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