Turku Cathedral

Introduction

Turku Cathedral is Finland's most important, famous church and national shrine—a centuries-old Gothic cathedral in the old capital, mother church of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, among Finland's most precious religious and historic buildings. Built from the 13th century, it is the foremost Lutheran church (cathedral of the Archbishop) and Finland's national shrine. A majestic, plain medieval (Gothic) brick cathedral, its tall tower is the old town's most conspicuous landmark. It has witnessed many major events (including fires, later restored) and buries many Finnish notables (bishops, generals, nobility, even a Swedish queen's consort), with a fine altar, chapels, stained glass and precious relics—solemn and ancient. As the national shrine, its tower bells even broadcast as a symbol of Finnish holidays. Exploring Turku Cathedral and its grand, ancient solemnity is a sight rich in history and faith.

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