Kotka Church

Designed by architect Josef Daniel Stenbäck in 1898, Kotka Church is located in the town centre. The red-brick, Gothic Revival church tower reaches a height of 54 metres. The church has very impressive stained glass windows on either side of the altar, and rose windows consisting of more than 2,000 pieces of glass. Its altarpiece, by artist Pekka Halonen, is called Tietäjien kumarrus (“The Wise Men’s Bow”). The new organ in Kotka Church was consecrated to commemorate the church’s centenary during advent in 1998.This 44-register organ represents the tradition created by German organ master Gottfried Silbermann.

1999 saw the completion of an extensive refurbishment and repair project, after which the building regained its original appearance both inside and outside. The church’s original colour, complete with graining and lavish gilding, was also restored.