Porvoo Cathedral

Porvoon tuomiokirkko

cathedral in Porvoo

#2 in Porvoo / #139 in Finland

by Ad Meskens

/ CC BY-SA 4.0

Porvoo Cathedral, located in the charming town of Porvoo, Finland, is a significant historical and architectural landmark. Originally built in the 13th century, this medieval cathedral has undergone several renovations and expansions over the centuries. It features a combination of Gothic and Romanesque architectural styles, with a striking white exterior and a steeply pitched roof. The cathedral has played an important role in Finnish history, serving as the site for the first Diet of Finland in 1809, where Finland was declared an autonomous Grand Duchy under the Russian Empire.

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