Kallion Kirkko
Neighborhood: Kallio
Phone: +358 9 753 2086
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The spectacular Kallio church was designed by well-known architect Lars Sonck at the end of the nineteenth century. It was built of grey granite in 1912 onto a high place from where its handsome tower looms over the city. The bells of the tower play a melody composed by Jean Sibelius. Inside the church are numerous interesting details such as a crucifix and relief made by sculptor Hannes Autere. In 1990 the church got an urn cemetery, where urns are temporarily preserved and then transferred into a special stone grave under the church. This restored the old tradition of burying the deceased under the church floor. Kallio church is also known as a centre for organ music in Helsinki, the acoustics are excellent. The church has two organs—the main one represents the French Romantic style, and the other one is Baroque. These organs have been noticed and played by internationally known top organists.
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Nov 1st, 2009 to Nov 30th, 2009
Every dark November, Helsinki is enlivened and brightened by this fantastic collective city effort to create artistic wonder on a variety of urban surfaces and spaces. Spontaneous, brightly lit installations that combine visual and sonic sensory attractions are placed in public areas like bus stops, store front windows, bridges and libraries throughout the city, making the winter experience in Helsinki, much more magical. Performers and activists also set up live street exhibitions, so there's always enlightening spectacles to experience at this festival.
Ville Herrala
Dec 11th, 2009
8:00PM
Majestic Kallio church
Neighborhood: Kallio
Phone: +358 9 753 2086
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The spectacular Kallio church was designed by well-known architect Lars Sonck at the end of the nineteenth century. It was built of grey granite in 1912 onto a high place from where its handsome tower looms over the city. The bells of the tower play a melody composed by Jean Sibelius. Inside the church are numerous interesting details such as a crucifix and relief made by sculptor Hannes Autere. In 1990 the church got an urn cemetery, where urns are temporarily preserved and then transferred into a special stone grave under the church. This restored the old tradition of burying the deceased under the church floor. Kallio church is also known as a centre for organ music in Helsinki, the acoustics are excellent. The church has two organs—the main one represents the French Romantic style, and the other one is Baroque. These organs have been noticed and played by internationally known top organists.
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Associated Events
Valon Voimat (Forces of Light Festival)Nov 1st, 2009 to Nov 30th, 2009
Every dark November, Helsinki is enlivened and brightened by this fantastic collective city effort to create artistic wonder on a variety of urban surfaces and spaces. Spontaneous, brightly lit installations that combine visual and sonic sensory attractions are placed in public areas like bus stops, store front windows, bridges and libraries throughout the city, making the winter experience in Helsinki, much more magical. Performers and activists also set up live street exhibitions, so there's always enlightening spectacles to experience at this festival.
Ville Herrala
Dec 11th, 2009
8:00PM
Reviews
Reviewed by: Eija from Marina, California, USA on May 17, 2009
Missa on kuva
Ihmeekseni tassa artikkelissa ei ole kuvaa tasta kauniista kirkosta. Asuin, kun Suomessa, lahella, minut kastettiin tassa kirkossa ja koko perhe kuului tahan kirkkoon. Mika hapea, etta ei ole valokuvaa siita. Tama kirkko nakyy koko Helsingin, se on niin korkea. Ihmeessa jonkun pitaisi laittaa siita kuva. Eija Gavlick
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