15/04/2026
Summer in Helsinki is just around the corner! ☀️ To get you ready, we’re highlighting the must-see landmarks of our beloved city. Make sure to add these to your bucket list! 📍
1. Helsinki Cathedral (Helsingin tuomiokirkko) 🏛️
The iconic “face” of Helsinki. Designed by Carl Ludvig Engel, who drew inspiration from the grand architecture of St. Petersburg, its white walls and green domes dominate the skyline. Pro tip: Look up! The roof features 12 zinc statues of the Apostles—one of the largest collections of its kind in the world.
2. Uspenski Cathedral ⛪
The largest Orthodox church in Western and Northern Europe. It’s built from red bricks salvaged from the destroyed Bomarsund Fortress in the Åland Islands. Its 13 golden cupolas represent Jesus and the twelve Apostles.
3. The Rock Church (Temppeliaukio kirkko) 🪨
An architectural marvel carved directly into solid granite. From the outside, it looks a bit like a buried UFO! It’s famous for its incredible acoustics, so try to catch a concert here. Fun fact: the “bells” are actually a digital recording composed by Taneli Kuusisto.
4. The Parliament House (Eduskunta) 🇫🇮
A powerhouse made of Finnish pink granite. It’s a symbol of Finland’s independence and democracy. It’s famous for its “Paternoster” elevator—a doorless lift that never stops moving! While the lift is reserved for MPs and staff, the building’s majesty is open for all to admire.
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