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Savonlinna Cathedral, Savonlinna

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Castle Church
Savonlinna Cathedral is located in Savonlinna, Finland. It was built between 1874 and 1878 and designed by architect Axel Hampus Dalström in the Gothic Revival style. It has room for 1000 people.
The people of Savonlinna had to go to the Sääminki church when they didn't have their own church. In 1850 governor Aleksander Thesleff gave order to build a church in Savonniemi. The actual construction began in 1874.
In 1896 the new Diocese of Savonlinna was founded and the Savonlinna church became a cathedral. The first bishop was Gustaf Johansson. In 1925 the bishop's seat was moved to Vyborg, but the church still retained "cathedral" as its name.
During the Winter War on 1 May 1940, Savonlinna was bombed and the church was damaged. It was restored in 1947–1948 by architect Bertel Liljeqvist. In 1990–1991, it was renovated by Ansu Ånström.
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  • By HarmP
    Serious, somebody put this on trip advisor as something interesting to see... door was closed, very mediocre church on the outside and I have no clue why I wasted my energy waking up to this place.  more »
  • By Quest45247528300
    The organconcert of midday gives you a good possibility for rest in the midst of all the rush dooing good for your mind.  more »
  • By Pippa65
    If you are in the area drop in, it is very plain and simple but a nice atmosphere. If the organist is playing it is much better.  more »
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  • By Steve Ens
    Beautiful church to sing in. Organ is lovely.
  • By Zsuzsanna Orbán
    I like the church atmosphere. It is good to be quiet and to be self-without performance. Blessed. I recommend if you are looking for a head reset.
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  • By Marc Serra Oller
    Very nice. Birch tree grows with unusual leaves, near the castle
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  • By Luciano
    Exterior-looking illumination during winter night. The Christmas Worship Liturgy pool really interesting.
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  • By Roman Knopp
    We were not inside this Savonlinna dominants, but from the outside it is majestically. Like most Finnish churches, this brick is also a stone. Next door is a Partz with a massive statue of a respectable soldier who kneels toward the memes of fallen heroes. Here you can sit on a bench and indulge in a rest.
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