Which is the most photographed building of Helsinki City?

Helsinki Cathedral

Have you ever heard the name of Helsinki Cathedral?

Helsinki Cathedral is the most popular Church of Helsinki city situated in Finland. It is also the most historical landmark of Finland. In front of the church Corinthian pillars and the whole neo-classical style building is really impressive.

Helsinki Cathedral

Do you know? Which is the most photographed building of Helsinki City?

Probably Finland’s most photographed building is Helsinki Cathedral. About 80% people of Helsinki City are Catholic. So Helsinki Cathedral is the main regional church of them. There are also two St. John’s Church.  But Helsinki Cathedral is the most famous.

World’s biggest Zinc sculpture!

Yes, it is the world’s biggest Zinc sculpture all over the world.

Architect of the magnificent church was Carl Ludvig Engle. It was designed as the climax of Ludvig’s   Senate Square layout. Smaller buildings were designed by him. Surrounded portions were built by others.

The building is in the neoclassical style. It is a distinctive landmark in the Helsinki cityscape. All are equivalent tall, green dome surrounded by four smaller domes.

Earlier the Cathedral called St. Nicholas church and the great Cathedral. Now it has become the symbol of the whole of Helsinki as Helsinki Cathedral. Its construction work was started in mid 19^th century. After that in 1852 the current main church of the Helsinki Diocese was completed.  It was dedicated to Tsar Nicholas I of Russia by the Grand Duke of Finland.

Upper site Angel’s eye view:

In the area surrounding the Lutheran Cathedral there are statues of the 12 apostles watch over the senate square. Citizen’s of the Helsinki city set their watches by the river side of the clock.

A chandelier forms a snowflake when it is viewed from the right perspective.

Lots of timber:

From the senate square we are used to seeing the venerable wood and brick inside the bell tower contrast with the shinny, whitewashed surface.

Overlooking the senate square you will have to pass a long staircase. You may think that how long it is! But while step up for the central alter, it will be lighter to you.

Near the main entrance there is a wrought-iron frame where holds dozens of candles lit by visitor.

After entering the cathedral a golden Angel kneels facing the pews is noticeable. 

 Extra perspective: In the roof of the church there are 12 Catholic social reformer’s sculpture is situated that attracts everyone. The main dome was designed in such a way that the natural lights come on the angels of the cathedral. The sculptures are situated on the triangular edge of the pillars. All the pillars are 10 feet in height. And height of the unique Cathedral is 260 feet or 80 meter that is renowned among all the churches of the world. It is also noticeable that the four sights of the cathedral are reflects the same. There is no difference with each other.

Alter and pulpit made that time by Carl Von Nafe is remarkable. The dignity given to Martin Luther and Philip Melankton is noticeable. Besides apart from the stylish Lutheran identified the transfer of Catholicism during the reform. There is also souvenir shops hosted for the visitors or tourists.

The church is in regular use for services of worship and events such as wedding or others. To me the church is very popular for wedding. Some people attend religious events, but mostly come as tourists. Today the Cathedral is one of Helsinki’s most popular tourist attractions. For that reason more than 350000 people visit the church every year.

If you wanna visit this wonderful Cathedral, you have to come to Helsinki city of Finland.