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Rock Church (Temppeliaukio Kirkko)

Lutherinkatu 3, Helsinki, Finland
09 498 698
Ranked #6 of 120 attractions in Helsinki
4.0 of 5 stars 207 Reviews
Type: Architectural Buildings, Religious Sites, Churches/ Cathedrals
Description: Also known as "Church in the Rock," this modern church is carved from rock and has a stunning copper dome.
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Greenville, South Carolina
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76 reviews 76 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

You don't have to stay here long, but it is quite a site to see! The church is carved into the rocks, and it is gorgeous. You can also head up a hill on the north side of the church and stand on top of it, looking down into Helsinki. If you're in Helsinki, it's a must see. More

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switzerland
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Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

since I had a half day looking around I went to this church, actually not very decorated inside or even church-like really but was a bit different from the usual chuch. probably more interesting from the top of the stone roof! nice to see but nothing amazing More

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Newcastle-upon-Tyne, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

This church was only built in 1969, and is a great contrast with the other religious buildings in the city with it's modern materials and unusual architecture. There isn't a great deal of information available to read on site, but it's possible to find out much more about it online. It's well worth a visit, although make sure to leave... More

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Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Though it was interesting, not a necessary attraction to see while in Helsinki. More

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New York City, New York
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

A very unique and interesting church. Definitely visit. More

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Bucuresti
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7 reviews 7 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW
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I've never seen such a marvelous piece of architecture, you can walk and get on top of the church, then go down and visit it on the inside. It's trully breathtaking. More

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New Rochelle, New York
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

Fascinating facility that's a good place to visit if you have about an hour to kill. On our visit the place was packed and barely seemed like a church as everyone was wandering everywhere, and im sure a guided tour by a knowledgeable host would be more revealing, but a self-guided visit is not a bad getaway for an hour... More

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Chennai, India
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

was something different from what you see regularly More

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Australia NSW
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

This place is amazing ... Something everyone must see while in Beautiful Finland Im going back in 2013 More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

A must see when you are in Helsinki. Just sitting in the pew and drowning out the crowd was very peaceful. Plus the copper roof is incredible. More

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