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The Church
of the Holy Cross. A Catholic monastery operated here until 1538.
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This building
is unusual among old churches of Finland because the bell tower
is attached to the main part of the church. At most old churches
built before the 1800's, the bell tower is removed from the main
part of the church by 25 to 100 feet. |
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Wood carvings
of the prophets and other Biblical people. |
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The elaborately
painted ceiling above the latar. |
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Fresco
(painting on plaster) of some of the prophets. |
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Fresco,
on the ceiling, illustrating many Biblical figures. |
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Fresco
illustrating Mary, Joseph and the baby Jesus. |
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The nave
of the Church of the Holy Cross. |
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The pipe
organ in a balconey at the rear of the church. The paintings on
the front of the balconey are of the prophets in the Bible. |
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The elaborating
painted pulpit in the Church of the Holy Cross. |
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The stained
glass window at the front of The Church of the Holy Cross. |
