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Lutheran Cathedral (Tuomiokirkko)

Yliopistonkatu 7, Helsinki, Finland
09 709 2455
Ranked #9 of 120 attractions in Helsinki
4.0 of 5 stars 123 Reviews
Type: Architectural Buildings, Religious Sites
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32 reviews 32 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

A landmark and center for all excursions, this cathedral and square are beautiful and peaceful. More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

nice to look at, nice walk up the steps, but don´t expect to find anything inside! hardly any decoration, just very plain ...and a nice organ! More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Since it's Lutheran it's interior is sort of bland. There's a statue of Martin Luther I'm not sure if he would approve of that, but this iconic church is well worth seeing and if you come to Helsinki you probably will see it regardless because it's right in the center of everything. More

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24 reviews 24 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Not that you can help it but seeing this cathedral is an experience. There is always an activity around it and it is alive. More

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Oeiras, Portugal
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Looks really impressive over Senate Square, although you might argue it looks a bit like a wedding cake... Inside it doesn't have the richness of Roman Catholic or Orthodox churches. But you see it from everywhere, even from the sea if you go on any cruise. Anyway, all routes lead you there, no matter what. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

Beautiful building, very dramatic looking. A lot of steps to get to the door though. Didn't attend service as I'm not a christian. Beautiful inside too! More

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Helsinki
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

The most attractive building in the city center. Towering above the Senate square, with nice view toward the sea. The cathedral is completely white, an eye catching monument with many stairs. There are always something ongoing around it, winter and summer time as well. Concerts, light shows, christmas fair etc. Very easily accessible on foot, not far from the Market... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

Visited this beautiful cathedral on a cold, windy, sunny day. Picture opportunities abound from outside. Inside it is beautiful, gentle, calm and a wonderful place to take a minute from a busy day to reflect on the sites More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

The "Tuomiokirkko" is the symbol of Helsinki- possibly the most famous landmark of the city. Visit it, take many pictures with it, chill on the stairs amond the local people on a sunny day. Just be warned- since it is a lutheran cathedral, there is not much to see inside :) More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

Looks impressive - closed when I was there. But looking through the window of the main door not much to look at inside. More

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