Saint Catherine's Church in Turku

Saint Catherine's Church is a Gothic structure in Turku built from stone with a height of about 24 meters and featuring typical elements of medieval Finnish church design. The building includes several chambers, with the sacristy being one of the first sections constructed during the initial building phase.

Construction began in the 1340s with the sacristy completed first before the main building work continued. The structure received its consecration in 1351, marking the completion of this initial construction phase under ecclesiastical authority.

The church remains an active place of worship and community gathering, showing how medieval stone construction methods shaped religious spaces in the region. Its enduring use reflects the continuity of faith and local identity across centuries.

The church is located at Kirkkotie 46 and can be reached on foot from the city center, with parking available nearby. Regular services and community events occur throughout the year, so visitors should check in advance about access and opening times.

The building was previously called Kaarina Church when located in the Kaarina region before the area merged with Turku in 1991, resulting in its current name. This name change shows how administrative shifts reshaped the identity of neighborhoods and the places within them.

Location: Turku

Architectural style: Gothic architecture

Elevation above the sea: 24 m

Website: http://turunsrk.fi/portal/en/churches_and_chapels/st_catherine_s_church

GPS coordinates: 60.46222,22.29361

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:06