Kaleva Church
Kalevan kirkko
A modernist concrete church designed by Reima and Raili Pietilä, shaped like a fish from above, with dramatic light through tall, narrow windows inside.
Designed in 1966 by Reima Pietilä and Raili Pietilä, the church has a tall, curved concrete wall exterior. Its plan resembles a fish, an early Christian symbol. Inside, the nave is 30 metres high and is lit by slender vertical windows. The organ has a distinctive design. It is considered a masterpiece of Finnish modern architecture. Entry is free, and it is generally open from about 11:00 to 17:00, with longer hours in summer. It is about 1.5 km from the city centre and can be reached on foot or by bus.
Opening hours
Approx. 11:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Moomin Museum
- Tammela Market Square
- Rauhaniemi Public Baths
- Nokia Arena
- Tampere Cathedral
- Tammerkoski Rapids
- Tampere Old Church
- Central Square & City Hall