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Rovaniemi Church

Rauhankatu 70, Rovaniemi 96101, Finland
+358 16 335511
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Ranked #6 of 17 attractions in Rovaniemi
Type: Churches/ Cathedrals
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Singapore
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31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2013

We walk a long distance from the railway station to get to the church. The church is a simple looking church but provides a very warm feeling

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Lappeenranta, Finland
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36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 October 2012

The church is about 10-15 mins walk from the city center. We spent about 15-20 mins here. The church is very beautiful and enchanting.

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Kingston-upon-Hull, United Kingdom
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33 reviews 33 reviews
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39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 August 2012

The fresco above the altar is absolutely beautiful and very moving when you consider the history of this church. The original was burnt down by the Nazi's and the replacement is a fitting tribute to the townsfolk who rebuilt their city. The adjacent graveyard has monuments to the soldiers who lost their lives and once a year the graveyard is... More

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Norway
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38 reviews 38 reviews
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 July 2012

It not on of the churches you'll remember forever but beautiful in its simple architecture. Behind the altar is an enormous fresco. It was not the church that impressed me but the churchyard. It is a war churchyard and it was sad to read the names and see how many young soldiers who had lost their lives during different wars.... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 June 2012

When you travel you do tend sometimes to visit too many churches and cathedrals. However this one is worth a visit. The fresco behind the alter is beautiful as is the architecture. Next door there is a war cemetary.

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Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2012

Although it is not located right in the city-centre and is not one of the most spectacular churches, it is a remarkably peaceful and welcoming place.

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Savonlinna, Finland
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2012
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Palermo, Italy
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131 helpful votes 131 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 October 2012
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012 via mobile
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