Turku Cathedral


This is the most famous tourist attraction that you must know about Turku. It is not based at the center of the city like in other Western cities but you will definitely see it when you come Turku. This is one of remaining structure of the old Turku after the great fire in 1827 that almost destroyed city. The Cathedral witness many important record of Turku and Finland history. Started by Catholic Church, but after the reform in 16th century, the Cathedral now belongs to Lutheran State Church. The Cathedral play an important role in religious life of Finnish people as well as a center of celebration in Christmas.

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