Oulu Cathedral

Oulu, Finland

The Oulu Cathedral is an Evangelical Lutheran cathedral and the seat of the Diocese of Oulu. The church was built in 1777 as a tribute to the King of Sweden Gustav III of Sweden and named after his wife as Sofia Magdalena's church.

The wooden structures burned in the large fire of the city of Oulu in 1822. The church was built again on top of the old stonewalls with famous architect Carl Ludvig Engel as the designer. The restoration works were completed in 1832, but the belfry was not erected until 1845.

Reference: Wikipedia

Address

Linnankatu 4, Oulu, Finland

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Details

Founded: 1777 (restored 1832)
Category: Religious sites in Finland
Historical period: The Age of Enlightenment (Finland)

More Information

en.wikipedia.org
www.ouluon.fi

Rating

4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Alex Ruiz Estradera (4 years ago)
Kicked off because I was on the door searching for the Corona Pass on my phone as they require it. Very rude and all in Finnish which I couldnt understand. Guy told to back off when he wasnt wearing a mask! If that's the service God wants to provide, I am sure going to hell, they will treat me better

ASAD (4 years ago)
Watched the Lumo festival there! It was amazing

Rudolf Pletka (4 years ago)
Beutifull church

Mhai little Diaries (4 years ago)
Went here and sit peacefully..worth to visit.

Karl S (4 years ago)
Beautiful cathedral in the city centre.

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