Cathedral of Turku

Cathedral of Turku

Turku Cathedral or Turun tuomiokirkko in Finnish is a building very important to the city of Turku. I've learned this already at the first day in Turku, on my orientation days. You can find almost everything in a near walking-distance to the cathedral in Turku. Shops, restaurants, bars, hairdressers and even the universities are close to it. The cathedral is also considered to be one of the most religious building in Finland and it is central for the Christmas celebration in Finland. It's the most recognizable symbol of Turku.

In it there is also a museum. The cathedral is quite big and nice to visit. I would say you have to visit the cathedral at least once during the stay in Turku. It was build in the late 13th century. They built it on wood. The cathedral was important to the Finns for all its history and it's still is.