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.

Do you know why Dubrovnik is called the pearl of Adriatic? Walls of Dubrovnik,Croatia

Walls of Dubrovnik,Croatia

At a glance, a beautiful city like picture is Dubrovnik. European country Croatia is the place where Dubrovnik is situated and it is on the south coast of Adriatic Sea. The city is covered with a large wall that is known as “Walls of Dubrovnik”. Of course the fame of the city is mainly for TV shows and the shooting spot of “Games of Thorns” indeed.

Since about the 14^th Century, the wall (which is about 2 kilometers long) has been protecting the Dubrovnik city like a fort. The wall of 1940 meter or 6365 feet in height is going smoothly covering the whole city Dubrovnik.

This city is surrounded by the protective walls along with the old ports and the fortresses.

What are the main attractions of the city, Dubrovnik? – You may ask.

The walls ,fields, casemate towers and the beautiful palaces are the main attractions of Dubrovnik’s isolate complex fortresses along with complex manages of the old cities.

The White stones are the Worlds famous beauty of symbolical symbol of wall of the city Dubrovnik. It is the most magnificent feature of the walls for that the city is known to all and popular.

Do you know? Why Dubrovnik is called the pearl of Adriatic??

No other nation’s has kept up their mid centuries walls .There still Dubrovnik has maintained their old heritage walls. For that incomparable characteristic   appearance of the wall, the UNESCO has included it in the world heritage in 1970.  

Entering the city Dubrovnik covering by the walls there are 3 access path entrances. But the main access path entrance is situated just beside the great Onofrio’s fountain that beginning of Strudun.

Walk along the wall of the city Dubrovnik is really an impressive feeling whenever you will visit.

The historical places of the city which is round in shape by wall may have taken at least two hours to see at a glance.

What can you enjoy in the city?

While walking along the walls you can enjoy the hidden narrow streets along with the animated squares. Moreover you can see the impressive fortresses that are used to protecting Dubrovnik in the history.

Lovrianage fortress also see from the wall which is 37 meter in height  a steep cliff. For Saint John’s fortress you have to go through the old Herbour entrance or the walls highest point Mincheta fortress.     

Now come to the see site. You can enjoy the clear crystal Adriatic sea and the Island of Lokrum on the sea site. Along  with the same road also see the top sites like the Bell tower, Onofrio’s waterfall, Sponza palace, Franciscan Monastery, Dominican Monastery and the Dubrovnik cathedral etc.

Croatia has  own fame with its natural beauty accept Football. Many of  you guys may don’t know that the shooting spot of  US TV show  and the famous games “Game of Thrones” was the Dubrovnik city.

The experience of walking along the walls of Dubrovnik is an unique experience which you can enjoy your own self or with a respective group. Besides tourist guide is available to enjoy such a travel. Walking on foot this type of travel can be both in the morning or in the afternoon. 

Here is some pictures of  the Wall, take a look:

 

Thank you for reading, see you in the next post, till then goodbye.