Cathedral of Porvoo, Uusimaa, Finland
4.5 (406 reviews) Spent Ranking #2 in Porvoo Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites
Famous, popular and very nice
Porvoo is also the center of the Swedish-speaking diocese from 1920s years. It has a very important role in the history of the independent Finland: Tsar Alexander I of Russia took an oath to uphold the constitution in this church. It’s very popular wedding venue, Mika Häkkinen’s wedding ceremony was held here, too. We saw this cathedral, but couldn’t go into, because of a wedding. But we walked around it. It’s rustic and beautiful! Next to the cathedral is a bell tower and a wooden church from 1740.
Address
Kirkkotori, Porvoo 06100 Finland
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Website
http://www.porvoonseurakunnat.fi/tilat-ja-kiinteistot/tuomiokirkko/
Current local date and time now
Sunday, April 28, 2024, 10:21
User Ratings
4.5 based on (406 reviews)
Reviews
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4Kaisla 5:00 PM Aug 23, 2020
Kaunista arkkitehtuuria
Kävimme Porvoon tuomiokirkossa ihailemassa sen arkkitehtuuria, josta oppaamme kertoi kirkon ulkopuolella. Kirkko oli sisältä vaikuttava mutta hieman pieni, eikä siellä päässyt kiertelemään. Korona oli kuitenkin otettu huomioon esim. käsidesillä ja muistuttamalla turvaväleistä. We visited the Cathedral of Porvoo to admire the architecture, of which our tour guide told us about outside. The Cathedral itself was impressive but quite small, and you can’t really walk around nor visit the altar for example. The Covid-19 situation was well taken into consideration by offering hand sanitizer and reminding to keep a safe distance from others.
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4Dave48838 5:00 PM Oct 18, 2022
Top thing to do in the old town
This is a small but attractive cathedral. As a Lutheran cathedral, the adornments are quite simple with the exception of a wonderful pulpit with colored carvings. Also of note is the unicorn theme - representing the purity of Christ. Unicorns are not usually seen in churches. Finally, there is a bronze statue of Czar Alexander I - another unusual addition. The pews are comfortable and invite a prayer. Just a note, the last block approaching the cathedral is a quite a slope. Those with mobility issues might want to admire from afar.
