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Uspenski Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali)

Kanavakatu 1, Helsinki, Finland
09-634-267
Ranked #7 of 120 attractions in Helsinki
4.0 of 5 stars 96 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites
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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
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

The outside is amazing, sitting on top of a giant rock on a hill. The inside is beautiful, but underwhelming compared to the outside. It is also small, so be prepared to be one of many tourists trying to fit in. More

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Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

We visited the church even though they had a service going on. very impressive interior 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

nicer inside than out really, and very decorated. I would say its the nicer of the 3 churches you are going to visit in helsinki. open on mondays too during the summer. 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
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Well worth the visit, it's interior is as impressive as it's exterior. More

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Yackandandah, Australia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

Such a beautiful cathedral for someone who is not at all religious. Well worth a visit . More

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Lakeland, Florida
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
92 helpful votes 92 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

OH! Talk about drop to your knees when you see the inside of this place! I don't have words to describe it, you have to see it for yourself. More

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Vladivostok, Russia
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

I guess that Uspenski Cathedral looks as a heart of capital city. It is very nice and majestic. More

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Sydney, Australia
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74 reviews 74 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012
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It is hard not to notice this imposing classical cathedral atop Helsinki esplanade's skyline. Getting there is an easy walk from the Market Square (Kauppatori), and you can usually enter the church during the day time. It is quite a beautiful church, not as big as it seems from the outside but very intricate in the detailing on the walls... More

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Boston
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

This cathedral is visible from the market square, and once you see it you will definitely want to go inside. It isn't always open during the day- the doors were locked on the first day we attempted to see it, not long after a service let out. But, it was well worth the second trip because it truly is beautiful... More

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Helsinki, Finland
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

In Finland, the shared history with Russia is well seen in this beautiful church. Lovely place to visit from the Market Square. More

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