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Lutheran Cathedral (Tuomiokirkko)

Yliopistonkatu 7, Helsinki, Finland (Vironniemi)
09 709 2455
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Ranked #7 of 126 attractions in Helsinki
Type: Architectural Buildings, Religious Sites
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

It is an impressive building that will surprise you when you find him in t he midle of a street. It also have a large area at the bottom, where many artistic presentation and fair take place, particulalrlly during the Helsonki week on June. Don't miss it

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013

It takes about 15 minutes on foot from the Helsinki station.After climing the considable steps you could arrive the Helsinki Cathedral. The inside and outside of Casedral are very simple like Protestantism except pipe organ . But the Casedral exsists as a beautiful simbol of Helsinki.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013

Beautiful Cathedral from the outside and sticks out so beautifully on the skyline. The inside is very plain but in a good way. Definitely a must see. As with all the major churches on the weekend be careful to note the times when the churches are closed due to weddings, ceremonies, etc. Also, on the main street back to the... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

Go there when the choir is rehearsing and you will get a real feel for the building. Or visit it when there is a nice sun outside and you see the light falling through the windows. Very nice. Yes, it is not as rich from the inside as some other cathedrals in Helsinki, but I would say the interior is... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013

The cathedral is on a hill and can be seen from afar. It overlooks a vast square with cobblestones, and looks beautiful whatever the lighting. But the inside is surprisingly bare and banal, alas.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2013 via mobile

Interesting building, spartan interior compared to other cathedrals and easy accessible. The exterior a real icon and landmark for Helsinki. The location easy and close to all other great tourist attractions. The building makes great photos - locally at the square and even from arriving ferries.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2013

on senate square and worth a visit but not a must must do if time is short.if services are in progress there is no entry.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

Perhaps this is the way Lutheran Cathedrals are meant to be. Very grand on the outside, with an impressive pillared Palladian style frontage and a large central dome. All very tidy and perfectly painted white. But much less impressive inside. Sure there is a large organ, but that's about it. It stands high above the port area in front of... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2013

I was very lucky duting that day. The organ was being played. The music was so nice and i felt so peaceful. Must visit this cathedral and spend a little time enjoy the marvelous structure.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2013

It's a shame I couldn't get in, but there was something against my willing to see as much as possible as fast as possible!!!! In a sunny day you would have the chance to have a city overview!

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