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.

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.

This place looks beautiful and interesting from the inside but they do charge you an admission fee…read moreto go inside. There's not a lot to do inside honestly since it's a functioning church. You can soak in the atmosphere for like 10 minutes and then you should be good to go. The walk to the church was quite steep at parts so keep that in mind, especially during the winter season when there's snow and rocks on the ground.

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

A landmark in Helsinki. Right in downtown at the Senate square where the government palace, the…read morenational library and the university are. Plenty of steps to get up to the church and inside is very simple but breathtaking but the showstopper is the outside where you can see vast part of the city. Simple magnificent sign to see, especially sunrises and sunsets for sure. A must stop to visit both outside and inside.

Senate square is a must see and climb the stairs of the Lutheran Cathedral for views of the city…read more The bronze statue of Alexander the II from 1894 is also quite nice. There are historical banners in the square which give a bit of local history.