Kymmenen neitsyttä: A Biblical Sculpture in Lahti
Discover a thought-provoking bronze relief sculpture at Joutjärvi Church in Lahti, depicting the biblical parable of the ten virgins.
Kymmenen neitsyttä (Ten Virgins) is a bronze relief sculpture located on the exterior of the Joutjärvi Church in Lahti, Finland. Created by sculptor Pentti Papinaho in 1963, the artwork depicts ten female figures and illustrates the parable of the wise and foolish virgins from the Bible.
A brief summary to Kymmenen neitsyttä
- Lahti, FI
- Monday 12 am-12 am
- Tuesday 12 am-12 am
- Wednesday 12 am-12 am
- Thursday 12 am-12 am
- Friday 12 am-12 am
- Saturday 12 am-12 am
- Sunday 12 am-12 am
Local tips
- Visit during daylight hours to best appreciate the details and craftsmanship of the bronze relief.
- Combine your visit with a tour of the Joutjärvi Church to admire its architecture and other artworks.
- Take a moment to reflect on the meaning and symbolism of the parable depicted in the sculpture.
Getting There
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Walking
From the Lahti city center, walk east along Päijänteenkatu street. Continue onto Joutjärvenkatu street. The Joutjärvi Church will be on your left. The sculpture is located on the exterior of the church facing the east. The walk is approximately 2 kilometers and should take around 25-30 minutes.
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Public Transport
From the Lahti Travel Center, take bus line 4 towards Joutjärvi. Get off at the Joutjärvi church bus stop. The church will be directly in front of you. A single ticket costs approximately €3. The bus ride is approximately 15 minutes.
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