Helsinki Cathedral, Lutheran cathedral in Kruununhaka, Finland
The white cathedral rises above Senate Square with a tall green dome, four smaller cupolas, and twelve statues of apostles on the roofline.
Construction of the cathedral started in 1830 under architect Carl Ludvig Engel and concluded in 1852, originally named St Nicholas Church until Finland's independence.
The cathedral functions as the main temple of the Finnish Evangelical Lutheran Church, hosting national celebrations and significant ceremonial events throughout the year.
Located at Unioninkatu 29, the cathedral welcomes visitors daily from noon until 6 PM, with no entrance fee and wheelchair accessibility.
The cathedral's bells originated from the previous Ulrika Eleonora Church that stood at the same location from 1724 to 1727.
Location: Helsinki
Inception: 1851
Architects: Carl Ludvig Engel
Official opening: 1852
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
Elevation above the sea: 12 m
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Part of: Senate Square with surroundings, Tuomiokirkko
Address: 18 Kirkkokatu 00170 Helsinki
Website: https://helsingintuomiokirkko.fi
GPS coordinates: 60.17068,24.95211
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:05
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