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has also listed it as a nationally significant built heritage site. A committee designated by the Finnish Heritage Agency in 1998 to commemorate the centenary of Aalto's birth selected the church as one of the five most important buildings designed by Aalto.
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The church consists of three consecutive halls which can be separated by sliding walls; this enables parts of the church to be used for parish activities during the week. The exterior of the church is white with a copper roofing.
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and completed in 1958. It is said to be Aalto's most original church design. The church gets its name from the three crosses at the altar.
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has listed the church as a significant example of modern architecture in Finland. The
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Finnish

61°14′12″N 028°51′22″E / 61.23667°N 28.85611°E / 61.23667; 28.85611
Imatra
Finland
Denomination
Lutheran
Architect(s)
Alvar Aalto
Style
Modern
Parish
Finnish
Lutheran
Imatra
Finland
Alvar Aalto
Docomomo
Finnish Heritage Agency
Exterior view
Interior view
The three crosses at the altar
The church organ
The bell tower
Lakeuden Risti Church
Church of the Assumption of Mary, Riola di Vergato
Church of the Holy Spirit, Wolfsburg


"Vuoksenniska Church and vicarage"

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