⛪ Turku Cathedral
Finland
About This Sacred Site
Turku Cathedral, the Mother Church of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland, stands on the banks of the Aura River in Finland's oldest city. Consecrated in 1300, the cathedral has been expanded and rebuilt multiple times — notably after the Great Fire of Turku in 1827. Its tower rises 101 meters and has become a symbol of the city. The cathedral houses tombs of bishops and notable Finns, and its noon bell is broadcast daily on Finnish radio.
Key Facts
- •Consecrated in 1300, it is the seat of the Archbishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland
- •The tower stands 101 meters tall and is a defining feature of the Turku skyline
- •Badly damaged in the Great Fire of Turku in 1827 and subsequently restored
- •The noon bell is broadcast on YLE Finnish radio every day
- •Houses the tomb of Queen Karin Månsdotter, the only Finnish-born queen of Sweden
Location
Coordinates: 60.4525, 22.2788
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