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.

Whitehaven Beach Whitsunday Islands Queensland Australia

Whitehaven Beach is a definite "must-see" in the Whitsundays. The crystal clear aqua waters and pristine silica sand of Whitehaven stretch over seven kilometres along Whitsunday Island , the largest of the 74 islands in the Whitsundays. It defines nature at its best and provides the greatest sense of relaxation and escape.

As soon as you arrive it’s easy to see why it is the most photographed beach in Australia and has been named "Queensland's Most Beautiful Beach" by 'Keep Australia Beautiful' and Queensland’s Friendliest Beach more than once. cnn.com recently named Whitehaven Beach the 'world's top eco-friendly beach 2010'.

At the northern end of Whitehaven Beach is Hill Inlet, a stunning cove where the tide shifts the sand and water to create a beautiful fusion of colours.  As the tide shifts, the white silica sand and turquoise shades of the inlet blend seamlessly to create a breathtaking view of swirling Whitsunday colours.

Arambol, Goa, India

6. Arambol, Goa, India

"There ain't nothing worse than some fool lying on some third world beach wearing spandex, psychedelic trousers, smoking damn dope pretending he's gettin' consciousness expansion," sang Alabama 3 on their hilarious Ain't Going to Goa. Indeed Goa certainly divides opinion. For some it is the holy grail of hippy hedonism for others it represents the worst excesses of modern travel. Arambol, the state's northernmost beach has its share of ageing hippies and seasonal expats, but the spectacular, sweeping stretch of sand is so beautiful it wins over even the most jaded and cynical of travellers. It is so vast that it´s easy to find your own private corner of sand. Around the rocky headland there is another beach where you can walk for miles without coming across a soul, or hang out at the freshwater lake backed by a small jungle. Old-timers will tell you the original hippies would sometimes get a nasty surprise here from the odd wild tiger.

Nungwi, Zanzibar, Tanzania

No 5. Nungwi, Zanzibar, Tanzania

The beaches of southern Kenya and northern Tanzania are the only ones I've ever walked on where the powder-white sand is so fine it literally squeaks between your toes. The island of Zanzibar is the jewel of the east-African coast, with its spice trade, labyrinthine old Stone Town and, of course, around 30 beaches, nearly all of which are to die for. One of the best is Nungwi, near the northern tip of the island. The coastline has a shallow slope so the sapphire water, white sand and coral build-ups forming a calm sea which stretches for miles and is home to thousands of marine animals. Dotted with tiny fishing villages that have barely changed in centuries, the Zanzibar coastline has a dreamy timeless air.

Millions of people travel to Africa on a yearly basis, but going to a beach is usually not on the list of things to do when you are in Africa. In Zanzibar, there are around 30 wonderful beaches, all which are fitting of a place on this top ten list. For many, Nungwi is the pick of the 30 beaches, with terrific water quality alongside wonderful sands. On top of what you would expect, you will also find wonderful fish and marine life, which make this breathtaking beach ideal.

Nearby Hotel

Double Tree Resort by Hilton Zanzibar - Nungwi - Nungwi

Location:

This Zanzibar hotel is close to Nungwi Beach and Kendwa Beach.

Sunset Beach Resort

Distance : Under 1 Mile Away

Anywhere on Palawan, the Philippines

Top Ten Beaches

No # 4. Anywhere on Palawan, the philippines

Although Alex Garland's backpacker odyssey The Beach is set in Thailand, he took much of the inspiration for the location from the Philippines. The reason? As anyone who has been to Thailand in the last decade will tell you, the chances of finding your very own deserted island paradise in a country that has become synonymous with the backpacker superhighway are close to nil. The Philippines, on the other hand, has over 7,000 islands, a fraction of the tourists and so many deserted beaches that it's easy to hire a fishing boat, sail off into the sun and create your very own "Beach".

The western island group of Palawan, which even Filipinos describe as their country's last frontier, is inconceivably exotic and tropical. It's an archipelago of jagged limestone islands with underground rivers, rocky coves, virgin rainforest and, of course, sugar-white sandy beaches. Honda Bay, which has several islets including Cannon Island, Bat Island and Starfish Island, is one of the most popular but the fun in Palawan is in discovering your own deserted stretch of sand.

Porto da Barra, Salvador, Brazil

Top Ten Beaches

No #3. Porto da Barra, Salvador, Brazil

Brazil is the home of the Samba, and the home of the carnival. Even though we all know there are probably some wonderful beaches in Brazil we never hear much about any of them. The Porto De Barra beach is arguably Brazil’s number one beach. The beach always has something going on, sometimes it’s just a couple of fishing boats, other times there are volleyball, football or tennis beach tournaments. The waters are clear and nearly flawless so they are always good for a dip. Also, a little known fact is the Porto De Barra beach is one of the only beaches in Brazil that has a west facing beach, therefore, you often get some of the best sunsets in Brazil at this beach.

Sydney has Bondi, LA has Venice, Rio has Copacabana and Ipanema - town beaches that are both world famous and a microcosm of their city itself. I lived in Salvador, Brazil's oldest city, for several years and Porto da Barra was where I would come for an early morning swim or a cold beer in the late afternoon. The location is stunning, at the entrance of the magnificent Bahia de Todos os Santos, with a small, white colonial fort at one end and a whitewashed church sitting up on a hill at the other. There's always something going on here: small fishing boats unloading their catch, young lads diving into the sea off the old stone harbour walls, older boys eyeing up girls, beach volleyball, football and tennis. As the beach is in a bay the water is calm and also (given that it is right in the heart of Brazil's third-largest city) incredibly clean and clear, so it's perfect for swimming. And in a country with over 7,000km of east-facing coastline, the Porto is one of the few facing west, so you can watch some fabulous sunsets.

One of the first beaches that most people get to know in Salvador is Porto da Barra. This is a stunning location that never tires, where something is always going on – from the small fishing businesses to sports and, sometimes, just with people looking at the fabulous sunsets.

Map of Porto da Barra, Salvador, Brazil

Nearby hotel

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Monte Pascoal Hotel in Salvador - The Monte Pascoal Hotel is located in Salvador making it one of the best hotels to stay at while in town. All 77 guestrooms at the hotel provide all the comforts and conveniences guests would expect in a hotel in this class. Each of the hotel's guestrooms offers air conditioning, hair dryer, internet access (wireless).

Distance: 0.21km from the Porto da Barra Beach

San Marino Hotel and Suites in Salvador - The San Marino Hotel & Suites is perfectly located for both business and leisure guests to Salvador. This 3-star property offers travelers a choice of 60 pleasant rooms that are equipped with the standard amenities of hotels in its class. Each guestroom is fully equipped with non smoking rooms, air conditioning, desk, hair dryer, internet.

Distance: 0.32km from the Porto da Barra Beach

Porto Farol Hotel in Salvador - With its central location, Porto Farol Hotel is within easy reach of most tourist attractions and business addresses in Salvador. The Porto Farol Hotel boasts a convenient location with modern amenities in every guestroom and superb service. Each guestroom features amenities such as air conditioning, daily newspaper, in room safe, television.

Distance: 0.42km from the Porto da Barra Beach

Pousada Estrela do Mar in Salvador - With its central location, Pousada Estrela do Mar is within easy reach of most tourist attractions and business addresses in Salvador. The Pousada Estrela do Mar boasts a convenient location with modern amenities in every guestroom and superb service. Each guestroom features amenities such as air conditioning, television, mini bar.

Distance: 0.58km from the Porto da Barra Beach

Marazul Hotel in Salvador - Discover all that Salvador has to offer with Marazul Hotel as a base. This 4-star hotel offers 124 guestrooms, each presenting guests with all the comforts expected from a hotel in its class. Each guestroom features amenities such as air conditioning, bathrobes, hair dryer, internet access, in room safe, mini bar, satellite/cable TV.

Distance: 0.73km from the Porto da Barra Beach

Nearby Restaurant

 

Fábrica de Sucos (Juice bar) 

Address: Rua Miguel Burnier, 114

Distance: 0.08km from the Porto da Barra Beach

Açaí da Barra (Juice bar) 

Address: Rua Miguel Burnier, 126

Distance: 0.08km from the Porto da Barra Beach

Nova Alameda Delicatessen (Bakery) 

Address: Rua Marquês de Caravelas, 586

Distance: 0.11km from the Porto da Barra Beach