Kerimäki church, Finland
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What is Kerimäki church
Designed by Anders Granstedt and built between 1844 and 1847, the church has a length of 45 metres, a width of 42 meters, a height of 37 metres and a seating capacity of more than 3,000. Altogether there can be 5,000 people at a time in the church.
It has been rumoured that the size of the church was the result of a miscalculation when it was built (supposedly the architect was working in centimeters, which the builder took to be inches, which are 2.54 times larger). Further studies, however, have shown that the church was actually intended to be as big as it is, so it could easily accommodate a half of the area's population at the same time.
During wintertime, services are held in a smaller "winter church" (built in 1953), since the main building has no heating.
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About Kerimäki church
juha from Finland wrote about Kerimäki church 2 years, 7 months ago
In Kerimäki there is nothing except for this biggest wooden church. It's ok for a church and worth visiting if you're driving by for some reason. Don't bother traveling here for this reason only, though.
About places near Kerimäki church
paavo from Indonesia wrote about Olavinlinna one year, 9 months ago
...update: not the _only_ reason.
Savonlinna also hosts annual opera festivals, in the castle, though. The surrounding lake country is also breath-takingly beautiful. Take a daytrip to punkaharju as well.
hecu from Finland wrote about Pesolansaari one year, 5 months ago
Huge cliff in middle of fairytale forrest. Amazing place. Good place for climbing. You can also find quite big cave here.
Rock can be seen from nearby harbor.
juha from Finland wrote about Olavinlinna 2 years, 7 months ago
Perhaps the coolest medieval castle in Finland and definitely the best guided tours. One might even say that Olavinlinna is the only reason to go to Savonlinna and definitely worth the visit if you're close by.
paavo from Indonesia wrote about Punkaharju one year, 9 months ago
Incredibly beautiful nature surrounded by lakes. Not to be missed.
jussi from Finland wrote about Olavinlinna one year, 7 months ago
The Savonlinna Opera Festival proved to be a much better experience than I anticipated. The Olavinlinna castle provides excellent premises and the atmosphere is relaxed.
Savonlinna is a nice city. :-)
hecu from Finland wrote about Petrisaari one year, 5 months ago
Great destination with crystal clear water, long beaches.
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psalmi replied one year, 5 months ago:
Judging by the name, this must be one heck of a place. :)
jussi from Finland wrote about Summer Hotel Vuorilinna one year, 7 months ago
The Vuorilinna summer hotel is a good bang for the buck kind of place to stay. Our room was spartan but spacious and the location is excellent. And didn't cost much.
jussi from Finland wrote about Happy Time one year, 7 months ago
A local girl recommended this bar for us so we went to check it out - and were happy that we did. The DJ played good music varying from YUP to The Doors to smooth jazz rhythms. At least on a summer saturday packed with young people.
perttu from Finland wrote about Olavinlinna one year, 7 months ago
The tour is quite interesting since there has been a lot of action in the past.
perttu from Finland wrote about Happy Time one year, 7 months ago
Nice bar with good atmosphere and live gigs.
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kikka from Finland asked a question about Pesolansaari 3 months, one week ago
How can I get to see the cave in Pesolansaari?
maaritti from Finland wrote about Retretti Art Center 2 months ago
If you haven't already been there, make sure you don't miss Summer 2010 exhibition. During 3.6.-29.8.2010 they display the beautiful works of Helene Schjerfbeck and her sister artists.
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tanjah from Finland wrote about Pesolansaari 2 months ago
More info of Pesolansaari island http://www.veneilysaimaa.com/pesolansaari.htm
viivif replied 2 months ago:
What would you say is the best thing in Repolansaari? Haven't been there myself so it would be interesting to know..
