Uspenski Cathedral

Truly wonderful architecture! I made sure to add this as a stop on my trip to Helsinki, Finland! The walk to get to the cathedral was easy (I just used the map on my phone). The views of the surrounding areas are great once you climb the stairs! This is definitely worth the trek!

Wow! It is an amazing Russian Orthodox church in Helsinki. The exterior is gorgeous with red stone and green/gold domes. The interior is so ornate and gilded with gold leaf. Nice sitting inside to take in the beau. Also, great views of Helsinki from the church yard.

Wow! This place is impressive and will stick with me forever. I reached the Uspenski cathedral at sunset. The longest sunset in my life and I spent maybe an hour with an empty mind, looking at the beauty of the town. Really beautiful place. I came back the following day to see the interior of the cathedral

Pleasant place. One large area, almost the feel of a theatre in the round rather than a traditional cathedral/ church layout. Admission charge, but regular talks take place, in English.

This Orthodox Cathedral church was absolutely gorgeous, both inside and out. It’s located on a hill, so you can’t miss it. Unfortunately, we couldn’t take any photos inside because there was a private wedding. However, we did get to witness a wedding ceremony in Finland, which was really cool!

Another amazing cathedral in helsinki right next door to the coast this orthodox church is amazing when you get inside it's €5 entry fee there are quite a few steep steps to climb but worth it when you manage to do climb the steps

Uspenski Cathedral is a must-see in Helsinki. This stunning Russian Orthodox church is a sight to behold, especially on a sunny day in early March. The deep red of the bricks contrasts beautifully with the green domes and the clear blue sky. The interior is also inexpensive, with intricate icons and decorations. Located on a hill on the Katajanokka peninsula, the church offers great views of the city and its surroundings. It is a peaceful and serene place, perfect for contemplation or simply appreciating the architectural beauty. Getting there is easy as it is located in the HSL Zone AB area. This means that you can easily get there by public transport, making it a convenient destination. Whether you are interested in history, architecture or simply looking for a peaceful place to drop off your visit, Uspenski Cathedral is well worth a visit. Crazythings

Perched majestically on Helsinki’s Katajanokka hill, Uspenski Cathedral stands as the largest Orthodox church in both Northern and Western Europe . This architectural gem, completed in 1868, is a stunning testament to beautifully crafted religious design. The cathedral’s distinctive red brick exterior is crowned by 13 towers with gilded domes and onion-shaped cupolas , creating a striking silhouette against Helsinki’s skyline. Built with bricks from the destroyed Bomarsund fortress in Åland , the structure showcases Slavonic architecture with strong Byzantine influences . Inside, visitors discover intricate mosaics, a gilded iconostasis, and marble columns . The cathedral houses several valuable icons, including the wonderworking icon of the Mother of God , creating an atmosphere of authentic spirituality and artistic richness.

Beautiful exterior! Very impressive interior as well. Very close to the harbour so a quick pop by is warranted!

Beautiful Russian Orthodox Church in Helsinki. Definitely worth the visit and great views of the city from the stairs.

It was completed in 1868 and is the largest Orthodox Church in Western Europe. The entrance is free.

Commissioned by Alexandra II Uspenskin Cathedral is the largest orthodox cathedral in Western Europe. It was completed in 1858 while Finland was under Russian rule. The cathedral's exterior is made of red brick with golden onion domes. The ornate interior houses historically and artistically important icons. Note worthy icons include: St. Nicholas the Wonder Maker and Theotolos of Kozeltshan. Panels which depict the Last Supper and the Ascension decorate the walls. The cathedral is closed on Monday but orthodox services can be attended at 6 P,M, on Saturday and 10 A.M. on Sunday. Other services are conducted Tuesday through Sunday as well. All are welcome to attend any services. Uspenskin Cathedral averages 500,000 visitors per year. The cathedral is located in the Katajanokka District which is surrounded by the Baltic Sea. The area has a outdoor market, shops and restaurants.

Yep, another church/religious building review. This beaut in downtown Helsinki was what brick mason dreams are made of. Seriously, I didn't know bricks could be shaped, rounded and cut in such a way. Raising high into the sky, the architecture reminds you that you're just a stone's throw from Russia. The mini hike up the hill is worth the views overlooking the city. This is also a convenient stop if you're heading to the outdoor market and historic indoor food hall. Once inside the church (which is free to enter), you might be lucky enough to stumble upon a service and see the candelabras lit with dozens and dozens of candlesticks. The worship room isn't as large as one would imagine from the outside looking in. The vibe definitely screams "wear a fur hat" ..."we don't have heat up in here." Pop in if you can to give yourself a broad overview of the city's architecture ranging from the modern Lutheran rock church built mid century to this old beaut up on the hill.

Finland is such an odd hybrid of a country caught in the middle between Scandinavia and Russia. You can actually trace the country's historical turns in four churches all located in Helsinki. It starts with Helsingin Tuomiokirkko looking modestly grand over the expanse of Senate Square, a symbol of Sweden's influence to Christianize the country which ultimately led to the dominance of Lutheranism in Finland (review: http://bit.ly/2mfsxWd). Temppeliaukion Kirkko was built in bedrock in 1969 as Finland was emerging as a global design leader (review: http://bit.ly/2mfwPNz), and Kampin Kappeli is the latest church, a modern cone of silence in the middle of Helsinki (review: http://bit.ly/2nzc13K). Russia's strong influence can be seen in this church, Uspenskin Katedraali, set high on a hill on the Katajanokka peninsula. From there, you get a mighty fine panorama of the city (photo: http://bit.ly/2nQOpUs) including a bird's eye view of Helsingin Tuomiokirkko (photo: http://bit.ly/2n1DNo1). The contrast between the churches is startling as Uspenskin has a heftier presence with the gold onion domes and red brick walls you would expect to find in a Russian orthodox church (photo: http://bit.ly/2nQtmBo). Jamie W. and I arrived about fifteen minutes after the doors closed, so we didn't get to see the ornate detail with gilded panels depicting classic biblical stories. Ironically though, we were in Talinn, Estonia, a couple of days later and visited the even more stately Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, so we got a good flavor of what those panels showcased. In other words, Alexander Nevsky is like Marcia Brady and Uspenskin is Jan. Nevsky, Nevsky, Nevsky.

I visited Helsinki Finland on a European cruise on the Princess cruise line. I tried to do a review of the Hermitage museum in Russia, and was surprised that there is no Yelp in that country. Completed in 1868 in the Katajanokka district of Helsinki, the Uspenski Cathedral is the largest orthodox church in Western Europe. This church is one of the clearest symbols of the Russian impact on Finnish history. I was disappointed that Russia blocks Yelp. This cathedral was very beautiful. It is an uphill hike, so you may be out of breath when you get to the top. Not very good access if you have physical disabilities. The brickwork is beautiful. The Chandeliers are huge and bright. There are many paintings that adorn the walls. I was younger when I visited here, but I remember being in awe of the beauty.

On a hillside of the Katajanokka peninsula overlooking Helsinki, Uspenski Cathedral presides as the largest orthodox church in Western Europe. Built in 1868 when Helsinki was the capital of the Grand Duchy of Finland--a protectorate of the Russian Empire, today the church is one of the city's top attractions receiving over 516,500 tourists a year.

Saw so many beautiful churches on our trip to Europe. Nice looking Cathedral from the outside. Was unable to go inside due to time constraints. If you find yourself in Helsinki, then I think it would be worth visiting. Next time we're here, then we will be taking a deeper look.

Beautiful Russian Orthodox church in Helsinki that is a must see if visiting. Set on top of a steep hill along the harbor in the Katajanokka area, the views from the top of the staircases leading to the cathedral are nice. The inside of the cathedral is a lot smaller than I thought but still very beautiful. It's a free attraction so it's certainly worth a quick visit.

Uspenski Cathedral is definetley a must, if you happen to visit Helsinki. One of the most beautiful places in this Nordic capital. The building is nicely placed on the hill and looks gorgeous from the coastline. There are lots of beautiful Orthodox icons and frescoes inside. However, it is quite typical Russian architecture style, not a great cathedral, but surely worth seeing.

So, this church was built between the tsardoms of Alexander II and Alexander III and is just visually delicious. (Did I just use the word delicious???) The thing that I think is so cool about it is that although it does differ greatly from the sleek lines of Helsinki's architecture, this is actually PRETTY TONED DOWN for a Russian Orthodox church. The same can be said for the interior, which - although Orthodox - is much more sparsely decorated than orthodox churches in Eastern Europe. Again. I think what make this place so great is that it's a product of the fusion of two VERY DIFFERENT cultural identities and visually, it just explodes all over this cathedral.

As European cathedrals go, and I assure you that I have been to a lot of them, this was nothing special. It's not grandiose like Notre Dame in Paris or even Brussels' cathedral. It looks a lot bigger from the outside than it is on the inside. There were the standard paintings and a couple statues of saints. They had a very high ceiling or I'm guessing a cupola but the middle of the building was covered by scaffolding so it was hard to tell. Sure, the maintenance work did distract from the place but even if it was not there, this is still just a standard religious building.

Gorgeous building, and even itss small size, its definatelly worth visiting. Inside is so beautiful. Easy access walking, or you can take tram no 4 that drops you just nearby.