Katedralskolan i 脜bo (Cathedral School of Abo), Turku
The Cathedral School of Abo, located in Turku's Old Great Square, is the Swedish-language upper secondary school in the city. It is regarded as Finland's oldest institution of learning, with roots tracing back to 1276. Initially established to educate boys destined for the Church, the school鈥檚 original building was within the walls of the Turku Cathedral. Notably, Mikael Agricola, who is credited with founding Finnish literature, served as headmaster from 1539 to 1548.
When the Royal Academy of Turku, now the University of Helsinki, was founded in 1640, the senior part of the Cathedral School became part of the new university, while the junior levels evolved into a "trivial school." Turku Cathedral School graduates were automatically eligible for admission to the Royal Academy.
After the Great Fire of Turku in 1827, the current schoolhouse was built. By 1830, Turku also established a gymnasium, a higher secondary school, which led the Cathedral School to become a preparatory institution. Reflecting this change, it was renamed Higher Elementary School in 1840. In the 1872 education reform, the school merged with the gymnasium to become the Swedish Classical School of Turku.
In the 1970s, further consolidation occurred, and the school was renamed once again to its historical title, the Cathedral School of Abo. Since 1977, it has operated as a three-year upper secondary school following the introduction of the comprehensive school system in Turku.
When the Royal Academy of Turku, now the University of Helsinki, was founded in 1640, the senior part of the Cathedral School became part of the new university, while the junior levels evolved into a "trivial school." Turku Cathedral School graduates were automatically eligible for admission to the Royal Academy.
After the Great Fire of Turku in 1827, the current schoolhouse was built. By 1830, Turku also established a gymnasium, a higher secondary school, which led the Cathedral School to become a preparatory institution. Reflecting this change, it was renamed Higher Elementary School in 1840. In the 1872 education reform, the school merged with the gymnasium to become the Swedish Classical School of Turku.
In the 1970s, further consolidation occurred, and the school was renamed once again to its historical title, the Cathedral School of Abo. Since 1977, it has operated as a three-year upper secondary school following the introduction of the comprehensive school system in Turku.
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Sight Name: Katedralskolan i 脜bo (Cathedral School of Abo)
Sight Location: Turku, Finland (See walking tours in Turku)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Turku, Finland (See walking tours in Turku)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Walking Tours in Turku, Finland
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Turku's Architectural Jewels
The oldest city in Finland, Turku, has several attractive old buildings that catch the eye and showcase the city's rich history and culture.
Prime among such jewels are the Turku Orthodox Church, characterized by its distinctive onion-shaped domes, the historic neoclassical Swedish-language Abo Svenska Theater, and the beautiful late 19th-century Turku Old Market Hall (Turun Kauppahalli).... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.7 Km or 1.1 Miles
Prime among such jewels are the Turku Orthodox Church, characterized by its distinctive onion-shaped domes, the historic neoclassical Swedish-language Abo Svenska Theater, and the beautiful late 19th-century Turku Old Market Hall (Turun Kauppahalli).... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.7 Km or 1.1 Miles
Turku Introduction Walking Tour
Turku is the oldest city in Finland. The city served as the capital of Finland from September 1809 through April 1812. It is a popular tourist destination because of its long history and impact on Finnish culture.
The name "Turku" derives from the Slavic word for marketplace. Not surprisingly, Turku has popular markets like those held at the Turku Old Market Hall and Market Square.
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.9 Km or 1.2 Miles
The name "Turku" derives from the Slavic word for marketplace. Not surprisingly, Turku has popular markets like those held at the Turku Old Market Hall and Market Square.
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.9 Km or 1.2 Miles