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Turku Cathedral

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One of the Best Places To Visits in Turku


Address

Mother Church of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland, Tuomiokirkonkatu 1, 20500 Turku

Website

www.turuntuomiokirkko.fi

Contact

040 3417100

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (3.8K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 9 am to 6 pm
  • Thursday: 9 am to 6 pm
  • Friday: 9 am to 6 pm
  • Saturday: 9 am to 6 pm
  • Sunday: (Christmas Eve), 9 am to 6 pm, Hours might differ
  • Monday: (Christmas Day), 9 am to 6 pm, Hours might differ
  • Tuesday: (St

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  • 5/5 Muhammed Ammar S. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful cathedral. Located in the centre. Recommended to see when you are in Turku.
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  • 5/5 Konsta H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The statue of Jesus had really good abdominal muscles. (Original) Jeesuksen patsaalla oli tosi hyvät vatsalihakset.
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  • 5/5 heikki p. 2 years ago on Google
    When you see the church and think about the time when it was built, you can't help but be astonished. One of the greatest cathedrals in Finland.
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  • 4/5 Khays A. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful building surrounding the place. Information available in different languages about the rich history of the cathedral. A museum (2 euros) will show you some incredible treasures.
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  • 5/5 Bruin N. 4 years ago on Google
    It was the most beautiful and wonderful church I have ever been to visit in Northern Europe. As soon as I entered, the sound of pipe organ ensemble, which sounded meek, and the quiet, sacred interior, was really beautiful. I entered without expecting much but the inside was so beautiful that I stayed in the cathedral for 30 minutes.
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  • 5/5 J.E. P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) As a little boy, I always listened to the radio at 12 noon in Turku Cathedral in Jyväskylä. The magnificent church is a part of the lives of all Finns. (Original) Pikkupoikana kuuntelin aina radiosta klo 12 Turun tuomiokirkon kellonsoiton Jyväskylässä. Upea kirkko on osa kaikkien suomalaisten elämää.
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  • 5/5 Rigo K. 2 years ago on Google
    Truly megalithic late medieval church. Not religious myself, but just looking at it from a distance. I can glimpse something of the awe people must of felt throughout the centuries, recommend visiting on a sunny day.

  • 5/5 Elina T. 1 year ago on Google
    The church is very impressive and beautiful. Definitely worth visiting 🙂

  • 4/5 Prof. A. 1 year ago on Google
    This cathedral got a huge history behind it. Will share with you what I remember on here 😁 1. It’s the first cathedral built in Finland (Turku is the oldest city in Finland) 2. It was originally built of wood and was dedicated as the main seat of the Catholic bishop of Turku. 3. It later became the mother church of the Lutheran church of Finland and also the seat of the Lutheran archbishop of Finland. I recommend you visit for more info

  • 5/5 Goran A. 1 year ago on Google
    Probably one of the oldest buildings in the city, which has a long history, and quite the connection with Sweden and the Swedish royals.

  • 5/5 Terrence T. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful church in the centre of old town Turku. Amazing frescos, inspiring statuettes, and elevating images surround the walls of this godly haven. A relaxing setting to centre the mind, awaken the heart, or momentarily gather your breath before taking in the rest of this beautiful city. A must see when visiting this Southwestern town.

  • 4/5 Tonja S. 1 year ago on Google
    A cathedral, quite asketic interior compared to middle Europe churches.

  • 5/5 Mikael H. 1 year ago on Google
    Must see in the area, a beautiful church. No entry fee.

  • 5/5 Анна �. 2 years ago on Google
    Very impressing cathedral, astonishing by its magnificency. One of the musts to see in Turku.

  • 5/5 Iiro P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A magnificent church, both as an attraction, as part of history and silence. (Original) Upea kirkko, sekä nähtävyytenä, osana historiaa ja hiljentymiseen.

  • 4/5 Rowena K. W. 2 years ago on Google
    A Catholic Cathedral converted to an Evangelical Lutheran church, it is rather plain on the inside. Nevertheless, it still looks antiquated on the outside and an outstanding landmark in Turku.

  • 5/5 Mark H. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful cathedral. Very unusual look to it. There is a small museum upstairs that only costs 2 euro and I think it was interesting and definitely worth the few minutes it took to go up. There are some very cool models of the cathedral from various stages in its history. The visit has spurred me to read up a little more about the history of Turku and the great fire.

  • 5/5 Singhals in G. 2 years ago on Google
    Good place to visit if you’re in Turku and you will be astonished if you imagine about the time it was built! View from the outside is great and there’s no entry ticket.

  • 5/5 Sami N. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Awesome place. The feel of a larger city church. History havinaa. (Original) Mahtava paikka. Suuremman kaupungin kirkon tuntua. Historian havinaa.

  • 5/5 Sanni M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Always an equally festive place. This time a few tourists. The cantor was responsible for the atmosphere and music live (Original) Aina yhtä juhlava paikka. Tällä kertaa vähän turisteja. Tunnelmasta ja musiikista livenä vastasi kanttori

  • 5/5 Juhis H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Impressive milieu. In summer, a large terrace. (Original) Vaikuttava miljöö. Kesällä suurterassi.

  • 4/5 Olaf K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Well worth visiting cathedral and a beautiful place around it (Original) Besuchenswerter Dom und drumrum ein schöner Platz

  • 5/5 Ivan C. 8 months ago on Google
    Definitely my highlight of Turku. I know the castle is famous but this church is so beautiful. Free entrance, you can take photos and feels peaceful.

  • 5/5 Umila I. 5 months ago on Google
    Amazing place to visit. Learned so much about turku city's history and in Finland in general.

  • 5/5 Tomi R. 5 months ago on Google
    Aika vaikuttava suomalaiseksi kirkoksi. Edelliset kokemukset kirkoista on Nidarosin tuomiokirkosta ja muutamasta Keski-Euroopan kirkosta.

  • 4/5 Marco G. 7 months ago on Google
    The cathedral is important but nothing exceptional. What made the visit great was the rehearsal with the organ (every Tuesday, there are free concerts). The museum is also a big plus. Compact on the right side of the church.

  • 5/5 Teena P. 4 months ago on Google
    This is the most beautiful church situated in the heart of Turku city. The cathedral is open every day from 9 am to 6 pm, and the entrance is free. English service is conducted every Sunday at 4 pm.

  • 5/5 kfour t. 6 months ago on Google
    The cathedral is an amazing piece of history. Not only is the building still in use and beautifully maintained, they have also taken care to preserve the evidence of its many incarnations. The models showing its transformation over the centuries was well worth the visit. But then there was more! Statues, metalwork in silver and pewter, and textiles dating back centuries. One of the most moving buildings I have had the pleasure of visiting. ♥️♥️♥️

  • 5/5 Jyrki R. 4 months ago on Google
    Suomen ainoa kunnon katedraali. Valtavasti historian kerroksia. Oli lämmin kylmänä talviaamuna ja urut soi komeasti. Valot, jouluseimet ja koko historia sivukappeleineen loi puhuttelevan tunnelman. Ajasta tuli jotenkin konkreettista. Kirkon ympäristö lisää kokemuksen vaikuttavuutta.

  • 5/5 Sari V. 4 months ago on Google
    Suomessa on paljon upeita tuomiokirkkoja, tämä lienee kyllä kaikkein komein ja ehkä myös kookkain. Vaikka ulkokuori on suht vaatimaton, rakennus on sisältä aivan mykistävä, täynnä taitavaa osaamista ja huikeita yksityiskohtia.

  • 5/5 Andreas D. 9 months ago on Google
    One of the most historic monuments of Finland

  • 5/5 Amy H. 8 months ago on Google
    Very cool place to go to if you have a guide. There is so much history (and eerily, people) packed into this one building. If you're in Turku, it's a must-see.

  • 4/5 Brenda C. 1 year ago on Google
    The church is very big and has impressive details.

  • 5/5 Liam “Akai Bugoy” E. 10 months ago on Google
    A breathtaking work of art. Legendary masterpiece of old architecture"

  • 3/5 Jana K. 9 months ago on Google
    Unless you are very much into churches, the best way for me to enjoy this building is to sit at the outside restaurant/food stand area close by, and just chill there. You will have the church in the background for the pictures, and at the same time, the feeling that you are in the city center.

  • 5/5 Jukka-Pekka P. 11 months ago on Google
    "Proper Finland" is the oldest part of the country, and the Cathedral of Turku represent the place in which Finland, as we know it today, took its' first steps. The old graves under the cathedral are just like in the middle Europes cathedrals, but in addition, there are, for example miniatures from the vessels that were absolute life line for Finns for centuries. Turku Cathedral is part of everyday life even today. At the time of the visit, there were exhibition from Ukraine and children's music school. Open for all for free.

  • 5/5 Max X. 11 months ago on Google
    Beautiful castle, full of history and many notable Swedish people who are laid to rest here. Clean toilets available too but only one for each gender + handicap toilet near the entrance. Entry to the cathedral is free of charge. Very big and peaceful. There's also a corner for children to play.

  • 5/5 Jose Juan R. 1 year ago on Google
    While visiting Turku it is a good idea to take a chance to visit the Cathedral it will random the opening hours..so it is always good to know before go in what kind of ceremony is going on.

  • 5/5 manuel p. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice cathedral close to the river.

  • 5/5 Arun K. 1 year ago on Google
    I visited late evening and entered the cathedral.. the place is beautifully prepared for Christmas,with the history of relics mentioned in English. River tat runs closeby is already frozen and gives a perfect touch

  • 4/5 John 1 year ago on Google
    Very beautiful cathedral, both exterior and interior. I'm not religious so that part does not interest me but the architecture is really something. Well worth a visit!

  • 5/5 Juha Matias Bambi L. 1 year ago on Google
    The most important church in Finnish history and one of the most significant in the whole Baltic Sea area. Incredible medieval atmosphere. Free admission. Occassionally also showcases fascinating modern art.

  • 5/5 Marko V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) One of Turku's most famous buildings. A great historical attraction where such an atheist can visit without the pain of conscience - but it's just the building. Outside is eg. Statue of Mikael Agricola. The cathedral is probably a place familiar to every Finn, whether it be the background character in the declaration of Christmas Peace. (Original) Turun yksi kuuluisimmista rakennuksista. Hieno historiallinen nähtävyys, jossa tällainen ateistikin voi ilman omantunnon tuskia vierailla - rakennushan se kuitenkin vain on. Ulkopuolella on mm. Mikael Agricolan patsas. Tuomiokirkko lienee jokaiselle suomalaiselle tuttu paikka, esiintyyhän se taustahahmona joulurauhan julistuksessa.

  • 5/5 Zalse 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great cathedral overlooking this canal which I have no idea of ​​the name :) (Original) Super cathédrale surplombant ce canal dont je n'ai aucune idée du nom :)

  • 5/5 Jari K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Really beautiful (Original) Todella kaunista

  • 5/5 Alexander K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful cathedral. It seemed unusual to me. (Original) Красивый собор. Мне показался необычным.

  • 5/5 ali A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) ❤️❤️❤️👍 (Original) ❤️❤️❤️👍

  • 5/5 Saku N. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great Christmas time (Original) Hieno joulun aikaan

  • 4/5 Kari K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) St. John's Church in Finland! International monument! Good Turku! (Original) Suomen Jylhin kirkko ! Kansainvälinen monumentti ! Hyvä Turku !

  • 5/5 Olga R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great church. We always went when we came to Turkey (Original) Upea kirkko. Aina kävimme, kun tulimme Turkkuun

  • 5/5 Nooa L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) magnificent church. is that right. stunning clocks and views of the tower. THANK YOU TURKU I LOVE U: D (Original) upea kirkko. on se kyl oikeesti. upeet kellot ja näkymät tornista. THANK YOU TURKU I LOVE U :D

  • 4/5 mayaemia 3 years ago on Google
    😱😱😱😱😱😱

  • 5/5 Alex L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A powerful and beautiful cathedral, when you are in this city, do not pass by, be sure to visit! The cathedral impresses with its size and medieval mood. We were here on a bus excursion from St. Petersburg, spent a whole laziness in Helsinki, then here. In the evening, from the seaport of Turku we went to Stockholm on a large tourist ferry. (Original) Мощный и красивый собор, когда будете в этом городе, не проходите мимо, обязательно к посещению! Собор впечатляет своим размером и средневековым настроением. Были здесь на автобусной экскурсии из Санкт-Петербурга, провели целый лень в Хельсинки, потом сюда. Вечером с морского порта Турку отправились в Стокгольм на большом туристическом пароме.

  • 5/5 Elisa K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) No matter how often you visit here, there is always something new that the eye has never hit before. It is interesting to hear the history of the building from different eras, it is worth going on guided tours.👍❤ (Original) Vaikka kuinka usein täällä kävisi, löytyy aina jotain uutta mihin ei olekaan silmä aikaisemmilla kerroilla osunut. Rakennuksen historiaa on mielenkiintoista kuulla eri aikakausilta, kannattaa käydä opastetuilla kierroksilla.👍❤

  • 5/5 Andrei D. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful church.

  • 5/5 Marc Serra O. 5 years ago on Google
    Nice austere Cathedral. Walk around it. Austere inside as well. Worth the visit.

  • 5/5 Diana M. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice cathedral with a small museum upstairs for just 2 €.

  • 4/5 Olli L. 4 years ago on Google
    The medieval, Gothic cathedral of Finland. It may seem a bit simple on the outside, but the insides are worth a closer examination. Lots of old Graves there, some of the most important figures in Finnish medieval history. The Graves are accompanied by QR codes with a lot of info. There's also a small museum to be visited for a small fee.

  • 5/5 Olli P. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautyfyl church with a noticeable history. There is a museum inside. The main organs of the church are quite impressive too!

  • 5/5 Manjunath V. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice place

  • 5/5 Marc E. 3 years ago on Google
    An impressive church situated along the Aura river on an equally impressive square. Enjoy the many establishments serving drinks and food in between the church and the river.

  • 5/5 Erkin D. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice! A typical protestant church, worth to see. P.S.: Thanks for, I was able to avoid freezing outside))

  • 4/5 Veera V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good public toilets, extensive opening hours. (Original) Hyvät julkiset vessat, aukioloajat laajat.

  • 5/5 Cemil 3 years ago on Google
    There is classical music concert on Sundays. It is so great pleasure to hear this beautiful notes in such a impressive Angelican Church.

  • 5/5 Hannu T. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good Ripple Festival. Then the confirmation 😁 (Original) Hyvät rippijuhlat. Siis konfirmaatio 😁

  • 5/5 Jussi T. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A really impressive building inside and out. It was also nice to attend the service in the evening. Communion was also provided for by secular means. (Original) Tosi vaikuttava rakennus sisältä ja ulkoa. Mukava oli myös käydä jumalanpalveluksessa illalla. Ehtoollisella huolehdittiin turvallisuudesta myös maallisin keinoin.

  • 4/5 Taistelu V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The Judgment Church is a wonderful therapeutic place with beautiful paintings and a period atmosphere. (Original) Tuomio kirkko on ihana terapeuttinen paikka ja kauniit maalaukset ja entisajan tunnelmaa.

  • 5/5 Liisa H. 3 years ago on Google
    So beautiful!

  • 5/5 Ilkka A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Really beautiful church (Original) Todella kaunis kirkko

  • 5/5 Anton E. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great! ❤🤭 (Original) Upea!❤🤭

  • 4/5 Jani V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Wonderful church and beautiful place worth a visit (Original) Ihana kirkko ja kaunis paikka kannattaa mennä käymään

  • 5/5 Pekka H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) This is great (Original) Hienohan tämä on

  • 5/5 Jan H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) History, cultural history, magnificent (Original) Historiaa, kulttuurihistoriaa, upea

  • 4/5 Marina H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Passed by. (Original) Проходила мимо.

  • 5/5 Laila U. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful, atmospheric, inspiring centuries of history. (Original) Kaunis, tunnelmallinen, vuosisataista historiaa henkivä.

  • 5/5 Ads0le 8. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Behave here. A fine place! Behave. (Original) Käyttäytykää tääl. Hieno paikka! Behave.

  • 5/5 Roope P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The beautiful building and the twilight of the evening bring a feel to the silhouette of the area. The institution itself is a different matter. (Original) Kaunis rakennus ja illan hämäryys tuo fiilistä alueen silhuetista. Itse instituutio on eri asia.

  • 5/5 Juha A. 3 years ago on Google
    😇

  • 5/5 Kyösti E. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The central sanctuary of Finland (Original) Suomen keskuspyhäkkö

  • 5/5 marjo h. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Our national sanctuary is always impressive. (Original) Kansallispyhättömme on aina vaikuttava.

  • 5/5 Dipesh S. 3 years ago on Google
    Big old church.

  • 5/5 Ari L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A unique place. The word judgment is an old translation error in Swedish, Finnish and Estonian. This is the Duomo (Dome, etc) (Original) Ainutlaatuinen paikka. Sana tuomio on vanha käännösvirhe ruotsin, suomen ja eestin kielissä. Kyseessä on Duomo (Dome, etc) eli piispan kotikirkko


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