Sibelius Hall
Concert and congress centre Sibelius Hall in Lahti

Designed by architect Alvar Aalto, completed in 1978. In the church park there is a sculpture by Wäinö Aaltonen called “Spirit of Freedom”.
Open Mon-Sun 9-15 or by appointment, tel. +358 3 891 290
Phone:
050 5772 928
Www-address:
www.lahdenseurakunnat.fi/henkilot_tilat/kirkot/ristinkirkko
The special features of the church include two aisles, star vaults with embossed ring ornaments and wooden carvings of historical importance. Entry to the church is through an Empire-style bell tower designed by C.L. Engel. The decoration of the west gable is among the most beautiful in Finland.
Finnish painting from 19th and 20th century. Collection includes paintings from: Marcus Collin, Albert Edelfelt, Akseli Gallen-Kallela, Pekka Halonen, Eero Järnefelt, Unto Koistinen, Aleksander Lauréus, Berndt Lindholm, Helene Schjerfbeck, Maria Wiik, Ferdinand von Wright, Magnus von Wright, Väinö Aaltonen, Walter Runeberg, Ville Vallgren.