Oulu Cathedral
Oulu Cathedral (Finnish: Oulun tuomiokirkko) is an Evangelical Lutheran cathedral and the seat of the Diocese of Oulu, located in the centre of Oulu, Finland. The church was built in 1777 as a tribute to the King of Sweden Gustav III and named after his wife as Sofia Magdalena's church.
| Oulu Cathedral Oulun tuomiokirkko | |
|---|---|
 Oulu Cathedral seen from west | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland |
| District | Diocese of Oulu |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Cathedral |
| Location | |
| Location | Oulu, Finland |
| Geographic coordinates | 65°00′53″N 025°28′33″E |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Originally Daniel Hagman and later altered by Carl Ludvig Engel |
| Type | Cathedral |
| Style | Neoclassical |
| Completed | 1777 |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | Seats 2,400 |
| Dome(s) | 1 |
| Spire(s) | 1 |
| Spire height | 56.5 m (185 ft) |
| Website | |
| www.oulunseurakunnat.fi | |
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 stone walls with famous architect Carl Ludvig Engel as the designer. The restoration works were completed in 1832, but the belfry was not erected until 1845.
External links
- Evangelical Lutheran parishes in Oulu
- Oulu Cathedral – Official website (in Finnish)
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