Betel Church (Turku)
Betel Church (Finnish: Turun Adventtiseurakunta Betel-kirkko, Swedish: Betel-kyrkan) is located in the VII District of Turku, Finland. It is a church of the Turku adventism parish.
| Betel Church | |
|---|---|
| Turun Adventtiseurakunta Betel-kirkko | |
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| 60°27′04″N 22°15′40″E | |
| Location | Yliopistonkatu 29a, Turku |
| Country | Finland |
| Denomination | Adventism |
| Website | |
| History | |
| Status | Completed |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Frithiof Strandell, Erik Bryggman (renovation) |
| Architectural type | Jugend, Functionalism |
| Completed | 1906, 1927 (renovation) |
The jugend-style church was completed in 1906 under the plans of Frithiof Strandell. It was later renovated under the plans of Erik Bryggman in 1927 and has a functional bell tower, among others.
The church is actually quite hidden from pedestrians. In recent years, there have been suggestions to open up a walkway from Yliopistonkatu to Puutarhakatu for pedestrians and allow them to better admire the church.[1] The Betel Church is listed amongst the most noted buildings of the culture environment in Finland.
In addition to regular services, the church has the vegetarian restaurant KASVIS-ravintola, serving a lunch buffet. The restaurant uses organic and locally grown produce and also has vegan options.[2]
See also
References
- Lahtinen, Rauno; Laaksonen, Hannu (2006). Kävely jugendtalojen Turussa. Turkuseura - Åbosamfundet, Turku 2006. ISBN 952-99619-2-8.
- "Vegaaniliitto ry". Archived from the original on 2010-01-25. Retrieved 2010-02-22.