Kallion Kirkko, Helsinki is a renowned Church in Finland. The Kallion Kirkko, Helsinki has also served the purpose of burying the dead under the Church floor. The resplendent Kallio church was built at the end of the 19th century. It was designed by the well-known architect, Lars Sonck. This was the first Finnish church to represent the new National Romantic era.
The Kallion Kirkko Church was built of grey granite in the year 1912. It was built on a high place from where the handsome tower, a part of the Church looms over the city. The 7 bells of the tower play a melody composed by Jean Sibelius. There are numerous interesting details such as a crucifix and relief made by sculptor Hannes Autere inside the church. The church has a capacity of 1100 people.
In 1990, the church was bestowed with an urn cemetery. Here urns are temporarily preserved and then taken into a special stone grave under the church. This was done to keep alive the old traditional practice of burying the deceased under the church floor.
Kallio church is also a center for organ music in Helsinki. The acoustics here are excellent. The church has 2 organs. The main one represents the French Romantic style, and the other one is Baroque. These organs have been played by top organists of the world. Services in the Church are held in Finnish on Sundays and Christian holidays. They are held at 10 am. The Kallio Church can be reached by availing trams 3B and 3T or bus 51. Kallio Church is located at the end of the longest straight street in Helsinki.
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