Savonlinna Cathedral

Savonlinna Cathedral is the main city cathedral, built in 1878.

The cathedral was built according to the project of architect A.H. Dalstrem. Its construction began in 1874. The order to build the cathedral was given by Governor Alexander Teslef in 1850.

The cathedral is built in neo-Gothic style. The status of the cathedral acquired in 1896. In 1925, the bishopric was moved to Vyborg, but the church retained the name "cathedral".

Unfortunately, during the Winter War, the cathedral suffered and was actually destroyed after the bombings. Restoration work began after the end of World War II, in 1947. A year later, the cathedral was restored.