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1. Vallmogard
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
The Art Nouveau style building designed by architect Lars Sonck in 1907 used to be the home of the poet and writer Mikael Lybeck. Today it serves as the cultural center for the city of Kauniainen, the venue can be booked for small concerts, dinners and seminars.
2. Enonkosken kirkko
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By Tomi_Wickman - Helsinki, Finland
Traditional old wooden country style lutheran church. Build in 1886 and designed by Magnus Schjerfbeck. Worth seeing.
3. Hvittrask
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4.5 based on 95 reviews
Reviewed By rikkin2014 - Hillsboro, United States
Exceptionally beautiful example of Art Nouveau/A & C architecture designed as a work/living environment by Saarinen, Lindgren, & Gesselius. Every room is in virtually original condition and it's a beautiful home, but the studio and workroom is amazing. The location is somewhat remote and if there was a criticism, it's that it's tricky to find. Other than that ... gorgeous building and amazing environment.
4. Cathedral of Porvoo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 398 reviews
Reviewed By OliwaVasicek - Helsinki, Finland
Lovely church that is more middle ages Anglo Saxon than typical finnish countryside church. We were lucky enough that the massive historical organ was being played as we visited... quite magical.
5. Petajavesi Old Church
6. Pyhan Laurin kirkko
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4.5 based on 74 reviews
This beautiful sixteenth-century church in Vantaa is one of the most popular wedding churches in the Helsinki region, and the third-biggest granite church in Finland with unusually rich painted decorations. The church is also known for its excellent acoustics. The annual Vantaa Baroque Week is one of the many musical events arranged here.
Reviewed By MikaelF413 - Vantaa, Finland
The Church of St. Lawrence is a church in Vantaa dating back to 1450. It is the oldest building in Vantaa. The Helsingin pitäjä district is one of the best-preserved historical parishes in Finland. There are many old houses around the church area. The medieval church was badly destroyed in a fire in 1893, after which it was reconstructed in a Gothic Revival style. The church got Neo-Gothic style tapered windows, pulpit, benches, galleries, and a copper roof. The church is a very popular wedding church and venue for concerts.
7. The National Library of Finland
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 240 reviews
Reviewed By IvettCz
It is a very beautiful library both because of its architecture and its impressive collection of books.
8. Johannes Church
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4.5 based on 197 reviews
Reviewed By Lemmus
The twin towers of the church can be seen for miles so it's easy to find. The neo Gothic design is not in keeping with the surrounding area but I found the building very attractive. It's off the beaten path so not swarming with visitors and their selfie sticks (I have a thing about people who just take pictures without ever actually looking at what they are taking pictures of). Inside, it's quite spare as is usual for a Lutheran church. Music was playing (Sibelius - of course!) from somewhere which added to the atmosphere. The entrance door sticks and requires a firm pull - perhaps some of the disappointed reviewers didn't pull hard enough?
9. Temppeliaukio Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8,654 reviews
Also known as "Church in the Rock," this modern church is carved from rock and has a stunning copper dome.
Reviewed By DS_018987
We almost skipped this, but are really glad we didn't. It was the farthest site on our list for the day, and we were tired, but it's an extremely unique and lovely church. We walked there from Esplanadi and it was about 25 minutes. The church was free to enter and there were musicians playing really relaxing music, so we just sat and chilled while enjoying the unique architecture. After about 20 minutes we left and walked on top of the church on the rock structure it was built into. Pretty cool visit.
10. Alvar Aalto"s Villa Kokkonen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
Villa Kokkonen is a historic building designed by world-famous Finnish architect Alvar Aalto in 1967. The house is situated on top of the hill sloping down towards Lake Tuusula which is one of the most well-known areas in the cultural history of Finland. To have almost 10 000 square meters in the site really gives our visitors a marvelous possibility to study, reflect and/or just purely enjoy Alvar Aalto's architecture from every possible angle, from near and far. During our guided walking tours we allow our visitors to take exterior photos of the house and photos of the garden to serve their private, professional or commercial interests. Alvar Aalto's masterpieces include private houses such as Villa Mairea (Noormarkku), Aalto House (Helsinki) and Villa Kokkonen. Designed originally for music, Villa Kokkonen has been a wonderful architectural and cultural attraction since June 2009. Pianist Elina Viitaila and opera singer Antti A. Pesonen keep on working day and night as Villa Kokkonen's hosts, guides, artists and entrepreneurs. They were chosen as The Cultural Persons of the Year 2014 in the City of Järvenpää. Alvar Aalto's Villa Kokkonen is open for individual visitors and groups by reservation throughout the year. In addition to that, the attraction arranges - especially in June,July and August 2016 - several regular guided tours which are open to the public.
Reviewed By Special_SKay
Visited Villa Kokkonen in winter in a group of friends. Antti in his full passion showed and explained us Villa Kokkonen from outside, the garden and inside, while Elina was preparing amazing typical Finnish food. Together they gave us a small concert filled with emotion and later we had the tasty food and could talk to Elina and Antti. These were wonderful, so diverse hours in a special place with so passionate Elina and Antti. Definetly recommend visiting Elina and Antti in Villa Kokkonen.
