Joensuu Church, Joensuu

Name: Joensuu Church
Address: Papinkatu 1 B, Joensuu, 80110, Finland
Telephone: +358 13 224834

#3 among attractions in Joensuu

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Joensuu Church is located in the centre of Joensuu, North Karelia, Finland. The church was built in 1903 and designed by a Finnish church architect Josef Stenbäck. Architecturally it represents the Gothic Revival style, but it also has some features of National Romantic style. The high tower located in the northeast corner is the bell tower and in the lower southwest tower is the organ, which was built in 1969 by Organ Factory of Kangasala and has 36 stops. The church has 1000 seats. The altar painting is called The Crucifixion of Jesus and it is painted by Ilmari Launis in 1910. ()

Local name: Joensuun kirkko Architectural style: Art Nouveau, Renaissance revivalCoordinates: 62°35'41"N, 29°45'11"E

Address

Papinkatu 1 BJoensuu 80110 Finland

Contact

+358 13 224834

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Day trips

Joensuu Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pielisjoki Castle, City Hall, Pielisensuu Church, Carelicum.

0.6 miNE
Forts and castles, Neoclassical architecture
Pielisjoki Castle, Joensuu
15 min walk • Pielisjoki Castle is a 19th-century public building in the city of Joensuu, in eastern Finland. It is located in the city centre, situated on a small island in River Pielisjoki.
0.5 miNE
City hall
City Hall, Joensuu
14 min walk • The Joensuu City Hall is a brick building in the center of Joensuu, Finland, designed by Eliel Saarinen and completed in 1914, combining styles of Romantic Nationalism and late Art Nouveau. It serves as a center of culture and governance for the city. It houses the city's central administration, the city theater and a restaurant.
0.9 miE
Church
Pielisensuu Church, Joensuu
24 min walk • Pielisensuu Church is a Lutheran church in Joensuu, Finland. The church stands 105 metres above sea level on a hill in the Niinivaara neighbourhood.
0.4 miNE
Specialty museum, Museum
Carelicum, Joensuu
12 min walk • Carelicum is a service center in the City of Joensuu and is located in the center of the market square. Carelicum includes: Tiket and Ticketmaster ticket shops, local traffic Waltti card download service, Joensuu City Tourist...
0.6 miNW
Arenas and stadiums, Basketball, Event space
Joensuu Arena, Joensuu
15 min walk • The Joensuu Arena is a large multi-purpose hall and a center for large events in Joensuu, Finland, built primarily for the use of athletes. It is the largest building in the Mehtimäki's sports area, right near the center of Joensuu.
0.4 miNE
Museum, History museum
North Karelian Museum, Joensuu
12 min walk • The North Karelian Museum is a museum of cultural history. This provincial museum focuses on the city of Joensuu and its surrounding Karelia region.
0.5 miNE
Art museum, Museum
Joensuun taidemuseo, Joensuu
13 min walk • Joensuu Art Museum Onni is a regional responsibility museum maintained by the City of Joensuu. The Museum of Art was founded in 1962 and is handled and exhibited by works included in the collection of donations and its own...
1.1 miNW
62°36'9"N • 29°43'27"E
Botania, Joensuu
27 min walk • Garden, Park
0.8 miN
Sacred and religious sites, Church
Pyhän Nikolaoksen kirkko, Joensuu
22 min walk • St. Nikolas Church is the main church of the Joensuu Orthodox Parish. It was completed in 1887. The church is located in the center of Joensuu at the northern end of Kirkkokatu. The church is surrounded by Ristinpuisto. The church...
0.7 miNE
62°36'12"N • 29°45'44"E
Centrum, Joensuu
17 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
~1650 ftNE
62°35'48"N • 29°45'44"E
Pakkahuone, Joensuu
8 min walk • Museum, Art gallery

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Joensuu Church?

Nearby attractions include Pakkahuone, Joensuu (8 min walk), North Karelian Museum, Joensuu (12 min walk), Carelicum, Joensuu (12 min walk), Taidekeskus Ahjo, Joensuu (12 min walk).

How to get to Joensuu Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to Joensuu Church:

Bus

Kirkonmäki I • Lines: 103, 5 (2 min walk)
Kirkkokatu P • Lines: 103, 5 (8 min walk)

Train

Joensuu (21 min walk)