Central Pori Church

Central Pori Church

The Central Pori Church ("Keski-Porin kirkko" in Finnish) is a church in Gothic Revival style in the centre of the city of Pori, Western Finland. It is the largest church in region of Satakunta, and one of the largest in Finland. The church is also the main church of Pori.

The church was built in between 1859 and 1863, when it was inaugurated. It is known for its unique church tower, which is made of cast iron. The tower is 72 metres tall. The church is designed by T. Chiewitz and C.J. von Heideken. Glass paintings in the church are made by Magnus Enckell.


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