Editorial photo #10010196 Human Interest

Porvoo Finland

Porvoo Cathedral is a cathedral of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland in Porvoo, Finland. It was built in the 15th century, although the oldest parts date from the 13th century. The church was originally made of wood. The first stone walls were built between 1410 and 1420. The church has been destroyed by fire numerous times; in 1508 by Danish forces and in 1571, 1590 and 1708 by Russian forces. On May 29, 2006, the outer roof collapsed in a fire started by an arsonist but with the inner ceiling undamaged and the cathedral interiors intact. The cathedral was reopened on 2 July 2008. Photographed Monday, May 1, 2023. Photo by Tom O'Neill (Photo by Thomas O'Neill/NurPhoto)