Kallio church

One of my many stops on my day tour of Helsinki, Finland. The architecture was what made me add it as a stop, and I was glad to have taken the time to add it to my schedule. I only walked the exterior of the building so I can’t speak to the interior, but the church did not disappoint in its appearance!!If you have the time, and like to take photos, make sure to add this to your list!

Among the old big churches in Helsinki, Kallio Church is, I think, the most robust, the most massive. It's a message itself, to be like a rock on a rock. (Update 10.8.25)There is a possibility to climb up to the tower of the church. The entrance to the tower costs 12 euro which may sound a bit expensive but it's absolutely worth of it. Even the inside of the tower is very interesting to see; there is a small presentation of the history of the church and the church bells available for viewing - let alone the view up there all around Helsinki. If you happen to have acrofobia - like I have - already the last part of the stairs is horror 😅 The inside of Kallio Church is more "lutheran" than for example St. John's Church', that is, the decoration is rather modest; but to create a powerful tune of atmosphere doesn't require intense colours or pictures or any other outer expressions of holiness. It just is, if it is. Kallio Church is absolutely worth of visit at least for people who are interested in church architecture in Finland.

Beautiful and somewhat brutalist church situated on a hill in the Kallio neighborhood of Helsinki. The interior of the church can be visited for free but the tower can only be visited if you pay for a ticket.

Wednesday and Saturday you can climb the tower! Well worth it! Beautiful views!

Nothing special particularly But it’s one of the oldest church at the Hel-city and a landmark So if you nearby (citybox hotel) just worth the walk uphill a bit to visit

Astonishing exterior design!

360 degree view to Helsinki

This granite church is as imposing inside as outside. There is a large organ and a grand piano for music, the children's corner is very cute, and the tombs at the ends of the aisles have a charm of their own.