Castle
Turku Castle
Turku, Finland
A medieval castle at the mouth of the Aura river, containing museum exhibits and period rooms.
Church, mosque or temple · Finland · Southwest Finland
Turku Cathedral
Finland's mother church, a medieval brick cathedral beside the Aura river.
Free to enter about 45 min
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Why Turku Cathedral matters
Turku Cathedral is regarded as the mother church of the Finnish Lutheran church, and a national shrine. The building is medieval in origin and has been rebuilt after fires, so the interior is a mix of periods. Inside you can see tombs of Finnish nobles and a small museum. The cathedral stands near the river and the old university quarter.
Talking points
- It is considered the mother church of Finnish Lutheranism.
- It was rebuilt after fires over the centuries.
- It stands by the river on the old university hill.
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Within about 40 km, closest first.