The fountain in Pyynikki Church Park on a spring day, with a red brick Gothic church in the background.

Alexander church

Pyynikin kirkkopuisto, 33200 Tampere
tel. 040 804 8764

Alexander church was built in the neo-Gothic style influenced by various other styles.

The church was named Alexander church to honor the 25th anniversary of the coronation of Czar Alexander II, as its foundation stone was laid on the anniversary date, 2nd of March 1880. The church was consecrated in December 1881.


In addition to divine services and church ceremonies, located at the end of Hämeenkatu street, Alexander church attracts people to attend church concerts and St. Thomas masses.

The church accommodates 1300 people.