St. Bridget and Blessed Hemming Church, Turku

Name: St. Bridget and Blessed Hemming Church
Address: Turku, Finland

#40 among attractions in Turku

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St. Bridget and Blessed Hemming Church is a parish of the Roman Catholic Church in Turku, Finland. The church building, completed in 1966, is located in the center of Turku in Ursininkatu. It was consecrated in honor of St. Bridget of Sweden and bishop Hemming of Turku. ()

Local name: Pyhän Birgitan ja Autuaan Hemmingin kirkko Coordinates: 60°27'0"N, 22°15'18"E

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Keskusta (VII kaupunginosa)Turku Finland

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St. Bridget and Blessed Hemming Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wäinö Aaltonen Museum of Art, Hansa Shopping Centre, Paavo Nurmi Stadium, Logomo.

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1960s-style museum of contemporary art
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St. Bridget and Blessed Hemming Church?

Nearby attractions include VII District, Turku (3 min walk), Lapset, Turku (5 min walk), Betel Church, Turku (6 min walk), Mikaelinkirkko, Turku (7 min walk).

How to get to St. Bridget and Blessed Hemming Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. Bridget and Blessed Hemming Church:

Bus

Ursininkatu • Lines: 12, 221, 31 (1 min walk)
Koulukatu • Lines: 12, 221, 31 (3 min walk)

Train

Turku (8 min walk)
Turku satama (39 min walk)

Ferry

Vesibussi, Martinsilta • Lines: 180 (11 min walk)