Beautiful church to checkout if you're into churches and religious. I'm triggered of the…read morearchitecture and the decoration of it. It's builded between Alexander II & III (I believed) and well kept and attained. Inside is magnificent well structured & breathtaking. Located on a hill overlooking the city and the water. Well worth checking out while in the city.

Beautiful Orthodox Church with stunning gold altar and icons plus great views of town and the…read moreoriginal iconostasis for Easter celebration

I love the old Buildings and architecture! This was an…read moreawesome find! The architecture and design was gorgeous. I just popped in to look, and it was lovely. It's one of my favorite pastimes when on vacation.

Helsinki Cathedral is part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland and is the main church of…read morethe Diocese of Helsinki. The cathedral is an active parish with members and services, but visitors may go inside for tours during certain times. Currently, admission tickets cost 8-10 € for adults (depending on the month) and 0 € for children. I viewed only the exterior of this cathedral. I could see its beautiful architecture, including towers, domes, pillars, statues of apostles, and crosses.

This church is absolutely worth visiting even if you do not visit a service…read more The acoustics are amazing; the sounds emanating from the organ are impressive. I attended an afternoon concert at this beautiful stone church, which boasts an old-fashioned charm. It offers a great atmosphere for a wedding, christening or a funeral. If you are on your way to visit a graveside it is a wonderful idea to step in and have a moment just between you and your Higher Power.

Helsinki's Senate Square (Senaatintori) are part of the oldest part of the city of Helsinki…read more Surrounding this large plaza are the Helsinki Cathedral, the Government Palace, the University of Helsinki and the Sederholm House which is the oldest building in the city center. You'll also find the Statue of Alexander II here, who re-established the Diet of Finland and worked towards Finland's independence from Russia. Senaatintori is where the big things happen, including concerts and exhibits. There is plenty to see here and nearby. [Review 10086 overall, 1672 of 2018.]

Senate Square is the main public square in Helsinki. It contains the Cathedral, the Government…read morePalace, the University Main Building, the National Library, and a statue of Tsar Alexander II. I spent some time in this square to view the buildings, which had some beautiful architecture. I felt interested in how the Finnish people liked Alexander II for solidifying the use of the Finnish language. Please note, though, that pickpocketing can occur in this square. A pickpocketer stole a wallet from a man in my tour group. If you visit here, be careful to watch your belongings!