Hartola Church facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Hartola Church
Hartolan kirkko Gustav Adolfs kyrka
Hartola Church in July 2006
Location	Hartola
Country	Finland
Denomination	ELCF

Hartola Church, known as Hartolan kirkko in Finnish and Gustav Adolfs kyrka in Swedish, is a beautiful church building located in Hartola, Finland. It serves as an important place for the local community.

History of Hartola Church

The construction of Hartola Church began in 1911. It took about two years to build this special place. The church officially opened its doors on December 16, 1913. This means it has been standing for over 110 years!

The person who designed this church was a famous architect named Josef Stenbäck. Architects are like artists who design buildings. Stenbäck designed many churches in Finland, and Hartola Church is one of his notable works.

Location and Importance

Hartola Church is located in the municipality of Hartola, a charming area in Finland. Churches like this one are often central to their communities. They are places where people gather for services, special events, and to connect with each other.

This church is part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland. This is the largest Christian church in Finland.

See also

• Pertunmaa Church