Neighbourhood
Old Porvoo
Porvoo, Finland
A hillside quarter of cobbled lanes and pastel wooden houses crowned by a medieval cathedral.
Church, mosque or temple · Finland · Uusimaa
Porvoo Cathedral
A medieval stone church on the hill above the old town, where a historic diet was opened in 1809.
about 30 min
For storytellers
Why Porvoo Cathedral matters
Porvoo Cathedral sits at the top of the old town. In 1809, after Finland passed from Sweden to Russia, the Russian emperor opened a meeting of the Finnish estates here, which is why it is a significant place in Finnish history. The church has been damaged by fire in the past and rebuilt. Its quiet, whitewashed interior is a good contrast to the busy cobbled lanes below.
Talking points
- A key meeting of the Finnish estates was opened here in 1809.
- It stands on the hill above the old town.
- The church has been rebuilt after fires.
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