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RIISA - Orthodox Church Museum of Finland
RIISA - Orthodox Church Museum of Finland preserves, studies, and displays the centuries of unique cultural heritage embodied by the country's Orthodox church. One of Finland's most significant cultural institutions, the museum houses an important collection of ecclesiastical items, Orthodox icons, and liturgical textiles. Most of the museum's artifacts date from the 18th and 19th centuries, though some of the oldest and most noted pieces date as far back as the 12th century. Highlights of the collection include gifts from Russia's imperial family, a cross that belonged to St Arseny of Konevsky, and Byzantine miniatures from the 12the century. You'll find info about guided tours, opening hours, and fees on the website. Choose to start, finish, or center your holiday on a trip to RIISA - Orthodox Church Museum of Finland by using our Kuopio holiday planning website.
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RIISA - Orthodox Church Museum of Finland reviews
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When you visit Kuopio doesn’t miss RIISA- the Finnish Orthodox Church Museum, which shows items and icons from many monasteries from Finland and Russia, if you are interested in church history. It is.... more
When you visit Kuopio doesn’t miss RIISA- the Finnish Orthodox Church Museum, which shows items and icons from many monasteries from Finland and Russia, if you are interested in church history. It is.... more »
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The museum has lots of stuff from old churches...paintings, pictures, icons, statues etc. The entrance fee I thought was a little pricey at 10 Euros. The museum has a little weird feeling, it is...
The museum has lots of stuff from old churches...paintings, pictures, icons, statues etc. The entrance fee I thought was a little pricey at 10 Euros. The museum has a little weird feeling, it is... more »
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Really interesting. Beautiful icons and great insights into Finnish history
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Missed the tour but was a nice place
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