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Helsinki Cathedral is part of the Empire-style centre of Helsinki designed by architect Carl Ludvig Engel and the town planner Johan Albrecht Ehrenström. The Neoclassical church was designed by Engel, whose work was continued after his death by architect Ernst Bernhard Lohrmann.
Helsinki Cathedral is the principal church of both the Helsinki Diocese and the Helsinki Cathedral Parish. The Cathedral is in active use for worship and concerts every day of the week. Admission fee at Helsinki Cathedral is 5 €. The admission is voluntary and valid only during the visiting hours.
Engel designed the Cathedral as the focal point of the Senate Square and it is the principal landmark of the White City of the North. Engel designed the church in 1818 but the construction work was postponed until 1830.
Dominating the eastern end of the city from its high location, Helsinki's Cathedral is beautiful on a bright, sunny day. It's soothing all-white exterior and classical 19th century lines are a perfect fit for this northern capital (a religious version of Disney's "Frozen") and the masterpiece of urban architect/designer Engel.
Helsinki Cathedral, or 'Helsingin tuomiokirkko' in Finnish, is an iconic landmark and a must-visit attraction for tourists exploring the Finnish capital. Here's a description tailored for tourists. The Kazan Cathedral, located in St. Petersburg, is considered the model for the neoclassical style of the church.
Helsinki Cathedral is Finland's most iconic building yet many people know nothing about it. To change that I walked up Helsinki Catherdral's famous steps to ...
The Helsinki Cathedral ( Finnish: Helsingin tuomiokirkko; Swedish: Helsingfors domkyrka) is a cathedral in the town of Helsinki in Finland. It belongs to the Helsinki Parish Union of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland. The church building serves the Diocese of Helsinki. It has been around since the 19th century . Other websites.
