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Helsinki Cathedral ( Finnish: Helsingin tuomiokirkko, Suurkirkko; Swedish: Helsingfors domkyrka, Storkyrkan) is the Finnish Evangelical Lutheran cathedral of the Diocese of Helsinki, located in the neighborhood of Kruununhaka in the centre of Helsinki, Finland, at the Senate Square.
- seats 1,300
- Neoclassical
- 1852
Visit the main church of the Helsinki Diocese, a landmark of the Empire era and a symbol of the city. Learn about its architecture, sculptures, exhibitions and souvenir shop at the Crypt.
After independence, the name was changed to Suurkirkko in Finnish (Storkyrkan in Swedish), the Great Church. In 1959, when the Diocese of Helsinki was formed, the name was changed to Helsinki Cathedral. The church is built in the shape of a Greek cross. The pediment rests on six Corinthian pillars.
St. Henry's Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral in Helsinki, Finland, dedicated in honor of Bishop Henrik, a 12th-century Bishop of Turku. It is the cathedral church of the Diocese of Helsinki. [1] . In terms of membership, the cathedral is the largest in Finland, with approximately 5,000 members. [2]
- Active
- Roman Catholic
Learn about the history and architecture of Helsinki Cathedral, the focal point of the Senate Square and the principal landmark of the White City of the North. See images, themes, categories and related projects by the same authors.
Visit the neoclassical-style Helsinki Cathedral, a symbol of Finnish identity and history, on Senate Square. Learn about its architecture, artworks, and cultural events, and enjoy the panoramic views of the city.
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Helsinki Cathedral is a Neoclassical church and the principal church of the Helsinki Diocese. Learn about its history, design and how to visit it for a fee of 5 €.