Bell tower - Heinola, Finland
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member marcius
N 61° 12.128 E 026° 02.213
35V E 448241 N 6785683
Bell tower was built in 1842.
Waymark Code: WMERDA
Location: Finland
Date Posted: 07/01/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member lumbricus
Views: 83



THE BELL TOWER

The neo-classic bell tower was designed by Carl Engel.

BUILDING OF THE CHURCH

The wooden church is of longiform octagonal plan and was built between 1807 and 1811. In theological terms, six walls of the church symbolize the six days of Creation, the seventh the day of rest, and the eight wall symbolizing eternity.

Address of Tower:
Siltakatu 18,
Heinola, Finland
18100


Still Operational: yes

Number of bells in tower?: 2

Relevant website?: [Web Link]

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Tours or visits allowed in tower?: No

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