Church of the Dormition in Turku, Eastern Orthodox church in Vartiovuori park, Turku, Finland.
The Church of the Dormition stands at the northwest corner of Turku Market Square, featuring architectural elements designed by Carl Ludvig Engel.
Nicholas I of Russia ordered the construction of this Orthodox church in 1838, and the building process lasted from 1839 until its consecration in 1845.
The church contains an iconostasis with religious artworks from Valaam Monastery, representing Orthodox traditions in southwestern Finland.
Located at coordinates 60.447333, 22.276556, the church serves the Orthodox community of Turku and maintains additional parish facilities in Rauma and Salo.
The church dedication honors Saint Alexandra, potentially chosen to reflect the name of Nicholas I's wife, Aleksandra Feodorovna, at a cost of 67,886 rubles.
Location: II District
Location: Turku
Part of: Vartiovuori park, the observatory of the Academy of Turku, and Luostarinmäki crafts quarters
GPS coordinates: 60.44733,22.27656
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:18
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