• placement: superzone
  • path: destinations/pois/hero
  • containerId: gpt-ad-861497491485
  • possible size: [970, 250], [970, 90], [728, 90], [320, 50], [1, 1],
  • targeting: 
    {
  "url": "points-of-interest/tuomiokirkko/505810",
  "destination": "Helsinki",
  "title": "helsinki",
  "type": "City",
  "city": "Helsinki",
  "continent": "Europe",
  "country": "Finland",
  "refresh": 30,
  "refresh_limit": 3
}

Tuomiokirkko

One of Carl Ludvig Engel’s finest creations, the chalk-white neoclassical Lutheran cathedral presides over Senaatintori (Senate Sq). Created to serve as a reminder of God’s supremacy, its high flight of stairs is now a popular meeting place. Zinc statues of the 12 Apostles guard the city from the roof of the church. The spartan, almost mausoleum-like interior has little ornamentation under the lofty dome, apart from an altar painting and three stern statues of Reformation heroes Martin Luther, Philipp Melanchthon and Mikael Agricola.

Book popular activities

Lonely Planet may earn a commission from affiliate links on our site. All recommendations and reviews reflect our own independent opinions.

  • placement: superzone
  • path: destinations/pois/middle
  • containerId: gpt-ad-114949555803
  • possible size: [970, 250], [970, 90], [728, 90], [320, 50], [1, 1],
  • targeting: 
    {
  "url": "points-of-interest/tuomiokirkko/505810",
  "destination": "Helsinki",
  "title": "helsinki",
  "type": "City",
  "city": "Helsinki",
  "continent": "Europe",
  "country": "Finland",
  "refresh": 30,
  "refresh_limit": 3
}

Must-see attractions

Explore all
  • placement: superzone
  • path: destinations/pois/superzone
  • containerId: gpt-ad-837429189362
  • possible size: [970, 250], [970, 90], [728, 90], [320, 50], [1, 1],
  • targeting: 
    {
  "url": "points-of-interest/tuomiokirkko/505810",
  "destination": "Helsinki",
  "title": "helsinki",
  "type": "City",
  "city": "Helsinki",
  "continent": "Europe",
  "country": "Finland",
  "refresh": 30,
  "refresh_limit": 3
}