Saint Catherine's Church in Turku
Saint Catherine's Church in Turku, Gothic church in Nummi district, Turku, Finland
Description
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.
History
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.
Culture
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.
Practical
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.
Did you know?
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.
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