Kalevan kirkko tram stop
The Kalevan kirkko stop looks out onto one of Finland's most famous works of modernism — the Pietiläs' concrete "grain silo".
Kalevan kirkko tram stop — Kaleva · Kalevan kirkko
Kalevan kirkko is the undisputed landmark of this stop: a modernist masterpiece designed by Reima and Raili Pietilä and completed in 1966, nicknamed the “grain silo” for its tall concrete walls. The church is a place of pilgrimage for lovers of architecture and one of Tampere’s best-known buildings.
The interior is every bit as striking as the exterior: the high, curving walls channel light through narrow windows to create a unique atmosphere. The building serves as a setting for services as well as concerts and events, and it draws visitors from around the world.
The stop is in the Kaleva district and is a handy starting point for local residents too. From here the tram continues quickly to the central trunk line, where the change to line 3 happens seamlessly on the same 90-minute ticket.
Next departures from Kalevan kirkko
Journey times from Kalevan kirkko
Times include about a four-minute wait at a change and are based on the average journey times in Nysse timetable data.
Lines that stop here
What is near the stop
The Pietiläs' modernist "grain silo" from 1966.
An internationally renowned landmark of Finnish modernism.
The church hall hosts concerts and events.
A green, well-served residential area around the church.
Stop services
- Step-free platform
- Electronic timetable display
- Bicycle parking
Step inside to admire the play of light on the tall concrete walls — the interior is as impressive as the famous exterior.
Other stops on line 1
Frequently asked questions — Kalevan kirkko
It is a modernist church from 1966 designed by Reima and Raili Pietilä, nicknamed the “grain silo”.
Yes, the church is open to visitors and hosts concerts and events as well as services.
Line 1 takes you to the centre in a few minutes, where you can also change to line 3 on the same ticket.
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Päivitämme Tampereen ratikka heti, kun jokin muuttuu — aikataulumuutokset, liikennehäiriöt, lippujen hintojen muutokset ja tärkeät tiedotteet. Tallenna sivu ja katso se ennen matkaa, niin sinulla on aina tuorein tieto.