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Helsinki's Striking Architectural Landmarks

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8 landmarks in Helsinki: Temppeliaukion Church, Helsinki Cathedral, Uspenski Cathedral, and 5 more. Every place is verified on Google Maps, featured in an Instagram post by Guia Finlândia DMC | Turismo na Finlândia.

Temppeliaukion Church

Temppeliaukion Church

Church
Church
star
4.4

• This church is carved directly into a rock of granite • Known for its copper dome and acoustics that make it a concert hall • Unique construction makes it a standout architectural marvel


Helsinki Cathedral

Helsinki Cathedral

Church
Church
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4.6

• Neoclassical white cathedral, designed by Carl Ludvig Engel • Features twelve apostle statues on the roof watching over the city • Known to have an underground secret


Uspenski Cathedral

Uspenski Cathedral

Church
Church
star
4.5

• Largest Orthodox church in Western Europe with red bricks and 13 golden domes • Domes symbolize Christ and the apostles • Its construction method is unique


Finlandia Hall

Finlandia Hall

Convention Center
Convention center
star
4.3

• Iconic white Carrara marble and dark granite building by Alvar Aalto • Located on the Töölö Bay shore • A UNESCO World Heritage site


Helsingin päärautatieasema

Helsingin päärautatieasema

Train Station
Train station
star
4.2

• Features four stone figures by Emil Wikström holding globe lamps that light up at night • Considered one of Finland's most visited buildings • Designed by Eliel Saarinen and completed in 1919


Kamppi Chapel

Kamppi Chapel

Church
Church
star
4.4

• A curved wooden 'capsule' in one of the city's busiest squares • Open to everyone regardless of faith • Silence is the rule inside


Oodi - Helsinki Central Library

Oodi - Helsinki Central Library

Library
Library
star
4.7

• Central library opened in December 2018 as a gift for Finland's 100 years of independence • Features books, a cinema, laser cutters, 3D printers, and sewing machines • Known for its wide array of services


Löyly Helsinki

Löyly Helsinki

Restaurant
Restaurant
star
4.4

• Public sauna and restaurant located by the sea • Wooden slats form steps down to the water • Features three heated saunas, including a rare smoke sauna

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