May 17, 2009 A look around Oulu Cathedral

 Northern Finland has very little of the monumental public architecture from past centuries past that we expect to find in England, France, Germany, or even southern Scandanavia.  Most of it looks more like Alaska than Europe.  Everything is modern and utilitarian.  

From the front

A happy exception is Oulu Cathedral, easily the most impressive and most visible building in town. 

Back side

Built in the 19th century, it isn’t medieval.  But its proportions and color are pleasing to the eye and well suited to its site. 

Oulu Cathedral

The inside is spacious, cool, quiet and comfortable. 

Oulu Cathedral

Oulu Cathedral

Back to archaeology tomorrow.