Turku Cathedral Travel Guide

Scenic spot introduction:

Turku Cathedral is one of the three major attractions in Turku, Finland and the most famous medieval cathedral in Finland. Walking into the door of the church is like entering a historical museum. Every brick, every stone, every painting and every sculpture records the years of Turku bit by bit. However, the uniqueness of the church is the chapel next to the main church and the numerous coffins of celebrities. The 101-meter bell tower has become a symbol of the entire city. Every Christmas Eve, people all over Finland listen to the cathedral bells, which is a very important local custom.

Attractions distribution:

The cathedral is located in Turku, the capital of Pori Province on the southwestern coast of Finland, on the upper reaches of the Aura River. It is the main church of Finnish Lutheranism. The church consists of a main church, a bell tower and a small chapel next to it. It has main features such as an altar, a pulpit, and a pipe organ. The wall decorations such as paintings, oil paintings, and sculptures are extremely exquisite and amazing. The cathedral museum exhibition in the gallery on the south side There are silverware and textiles from the 14th century, etc. The chapel not only has an altar, but also contains the tombs of some important figures, such as the King of Sweden and Queen Karin, the first bishop of Finland, etc. Every visitor who comes is intoxicated by its beauty.

Scenic spot features:

Religion, ancient buildings, museums