Historic Churches & Cathedrals
Finland’s religious architecture spans from the medieval brickwork of Turku Cathedral to the modern rock-hewn design of Helsinki's Temppeliaukio. This collection highlights the country's diverse spiritual heritage, featuring Neoclassical landmarks, Byzantine-style Orthodox cathedrals, and the UNESCO-listed Petäjävesi Old Church. The list also includes rare 17th-century wooden structures in Lapland and active monastic communities in the Lakeland region, reflecting both Lutheran and Orthodox traditions.
A Helsinki Cathedral
This Neoclassical cathedral presiding over the Senate Square is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Helsinki.
B Turku Cathedral
Turku Cathedral is the only medieval basilica in Finland and the Mother Church of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland.
C Rock Church
A modern Lutheran church built directly into solid rock, notable for its distinctive architecture and excellent acoustics. It functions as both a place of worship and a concert venue.
D Uspenski Cathedral
Uspenski Cathedral is a Greek Orthodox or Eastern Orthodox cathedral in Helsinki, Finland, and main cathedral of the Orthodox Church of…
E Tampere Cathedral
Tampere Cathedral is a Lutheran church in Tampere, Finland, and the seat of the Diocese of Tampere.
F Porvoo Cathedral
Porvoo Cathedral is a cathedral of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland in Porvoo, Finland.
G Savonlinna Cathedral
Savonlinna Cathedral is located in Savonlinna, Finland. It was built between 1874 and 1878 and designed by architect Axel Hampus Dalström in…
H Petäjävesi Old Church
The Petäjävesi Old Church is a wooden church located in Petäjävesi, Finland.
I Lintula Holy Trinity Convent
Lintula Holy Trinity Convent or Lintula Convent is a small Orthodox Christian convent located in Palokki, Heinävesi, Finland, close to the…
J Valamon luostarin pääkirkko
The main church of the New Valamo Monastery, dedicated to the Transfiguration of Christ. Completed in 1977, it serves as the spiritual center for Finland's only Orthodox monastery for men and houses historic icons evacuated from the original Valamo Monastery in Karelia.
K Sodankylä Old Church
Built in 1689, this is one of the oldest and best-preserved wooden churches in Finland. The unpainted timber structure in Lapland represents traditional block-pillar construction and remains in its original state, without modern heating or electricity.
L Oulu Cathedral
Oulu Cathedral is an Evangelical Lutheran cathedral and the seat of the Diocese of Oulu, located in the center of Oulu, Finland.
M Heinävesi Church
Heinävesi Church is an Evangelical Lutheran wooden church in Heinävesi, Finland. It was built in 1890–1891 and designed by Josef Stenbäck.
N St. Birgitta's Church
St. Birgitta's Church is a wooden church in the city of Nykarleby, Ostrobothnia, Finland. It was built in 1708.
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