"Pure and white..." Tuomiokirkko (The Lutheran Cathedral) Tip by sourbugger

The Lutheran Cathedral is perhaps the one building that still sticks in the memory from visiting Helsinki. I especially liked the setting with the long flight of pristine steps leading up from the road. It put me in mind of that scene in 'The Italian Job' where the three minis run down the steps whilst a wedding is in progress.

I'va always wondered if there is theological work to be written along the thesis that the climate of the country affects a Christian communties view of God, and thus the architecture of their religious buildings. It seems to me the vast expanses of white, showing a certain 'oneness' and 'purity' can be no accident. A church fit for the Finns.

A beautiful place to be in.

Address: Unioninkatu 29
Directions: Go on Aleksanderinkatu to the senate square direction. 10 min. walking.
Phone: +358 - 9 - 709 2455