The church under a special rock,
Temppeliaukio Church
Visit Temppeliaukio Church in Helsinki! Temppeliaukio Church is a unique church designed by architect brothers Timo and Suomalainen, and is famous for being a rock church carved out of granite rock. It is an impressive place where natural rock and modern architectural techniques are in harmony. It is said to be even more beautiful because it was designed to let in a lot of natural light. Spend a special time appreciating its unique exterior!
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Unique architectural style:
The unique architectural style that preserves the rock as it is is a representative example of Finnish architecture that shows the harmony between nature and man-made structures.
The rough texture and light inside the rock combine to create a mysterious atmosphere.
Natural lighting:
Natural light coming through the glass dome on the ceiling softly illuminates the interior of the church, presenting the beauty of light that changes with the season and time.
Great sound effects:
The rock walls act as natural sound reflectors, providing excellent acoustics.
The church hosts regular concerts and is considered one of the best music venues in Finland.
address :
Temppeliaukion Church
Lutherinkatu 3, 00100 Helsinki, Finland
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Operating hours:
Every week from 10:00 am to 17:35 pm
Last entry: 1 hour before closing time
Operating hours vary by season. Please refer to the official website for details.
Lutherinkatu 3, 00100 Helsinki, 핀란드