Old Academy Building
| Old Academy Building | |
|---|---|
Akatemiatalo/Akademihuset | |
 The Court of Appeal side of the Old Academy Building in Turku, | |
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| General information | |
| Architectural style | Neoclassic |
| Location | Turku, Finland |
| Address | Rothoviuksenkatu 2 |
| Construction started | 1802 |
| Completed | 1815 |
| Inaugurated | 1817 |
| Renovated | 1830 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Carl Christoffer Gjörwell |
The Old Academy Building (
Swedish architect Carl Christoffer Gjörwell
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Laying down the foundation stone of the Old Academy Building in 1802 was a milestone where Swedish king
graduation ceremony take place. The hall is used for the two universities in Turku: the University of Turku and Åbo Akademi University. It seats 350 and is also commonly used for events such as concerts; the acoustics of the hall are superb for choirs and chamber music.[1]
Gallery
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Old Academy Building (19th century). -
The Student Union Choir of the University of Turku performing in the Cerermonial Hall.
References
External links
- Old Academy Building
- Akatemiatalo (in Finnish)
- Gamla Akademihuset (Swedish)