St Mary's Church in Turku

The stone church stands 18 meters tall and features medieval limestone paintings on its walls and a wooden altar cabinet with religious imagery.

The initial wooden structure from 1351 was damaged by German pirates in 1396, leading to the construction of the current stone building around 1440.

The church contains a large altarpiece depicting Christ on the cross and serves as a center for Lutheran religious ceremonies and community gatherings.

Visitors can access the church through guided tours that explain the architectural elements and historical significance of this protected religious structure.

The church's gables, added 50 years after the main construction, demonstrate the architectural evolution of religious buildings in medieval Finland.

Location: Turku

Inception: 1440s

Elevation above the sea: 18 m

Part of: Église Sainte-Marie et son presbytère

Address: Vanha Tampereentie 111, 20380 Turku 20380 20380

GPS coordinates: 60.47337,22.29325

Latest update: March 7, 2025 04:07