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

Beautiful church in a gorgeous part of Helsinki. One of the most beautiful places in Helsinki.read more

This is one of the most beautiful Lutheran churches in my books. While growing up in Helsinki…read moreand living in Kaivopuisto (part of Helsinki) I used to walk past this church several times a week. The wood carved seats, stain glass windows and the high sealing just created a royal feeling when entering this God's house. Had my first wine and bread there and I wanted to get married in this church but I got married in another country. Still to this day when I return to Helsinki, I always go in, sit there a moment and say a prayer. Visiting Johanneksenkirkko is my pilgrimage and I can highly recommend paying a visit to this beautiful architectural building.

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.

Worth a stop if you happen to be Helsinki - this place was gorgeous!…read more It's essentially a church that's built into a rock. The ceiling is impressive, and the way the light enters is really cool. They still conduct church services here, so there are only certain times when they allow visitors. Was really neat to hear the organ in action too. There's a small entrance fee, but it was worth it.

Very unique church with excellent acoustics and 360 degree lighting from the slit windows in the…read moreceiling. We happened to arrive when a contemporary concern was in process. The artists used historical instruments combined with classical base and piano for a fascinating performant that reminded me of a forest walk in the rain.

Helsinki is not even remotely loud to begin with when compared to Southern Europe. However, the…read moreChapel of Silence in Kampii is meant to allow for more reflection and quiet right in the middle of the city. The chapel is located between the main train station and Kampii's indoor shopping mall and transit hub, so exactly one Metro station apart. There are four major churches in Helsinki that are noted in most of the tourist literature. The more traditional ones - a Lutheran cathedral and a Russian Orthodox cathedral - are in the dogleg of the city that hems in the harbor and houses the government buildings. On the other hand, the two others - the Rock Church and the Chapel of Silence - are modernist buildings to the north and the west of the main train station, respectively. The Chapel of Silence is run by an association of city and area parishes together with the city administration. While it is most likely Lutheran in its backing, it is maintained as a nondenominational space. The interior has the pews and an area which might be considered an altar, but it's all understated and devoid of specific religious references. Even if traveling between the train station and Kampii on foot, you can't miss this small shrine. It's shaped like a bowl or cup, but it's not perfectly spherical or symmetrical, so it looks different from every angle. The exterior is cladded in siding of local forest growth and it's curved, but they handled the seams and the spacing very cleanly. The color of the wood is the color of the entire building! As such, it is the exact opposite of, say, the pyramidal entry to the Louvre, which is perfectly symmetrical and transparent as a result of its glazing. The interior is much the same, except that around the upper perimeter is a continuous ribbon of windows to bring in light. I can't guarantee you'll reflect or pray since you might also find yourself analyzing this unique space. However, if you want to pray or reflect, you can do so even when the outdoor elements are not cooperating. The Chapel of Silence was designed in 2010 and opened in 2012. It has won design awards. There is staff on hand who can answer questions for you and they have some leaflets about the chapel in various languages. I don't believe that a donation is required, but you should leave something since you did visit and so they can operate this innovative and soothing spiritual place.

An interesting and unique bit of architectural design, the chapel provides a respite from the busy…read morecity outside its doors and encourages quiet reflection from those that visit. I'm not a religious person, but I enjoyed checking out the chapel and taking in the silence while admiring the interesting architecture. I only stayed a few minutes, but the chapel is worth checking out if you're in the area.

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!