Top 10 Sacred & Religious Sites in Uusimaa, Finland

February 3, 2022 Etsuko Causey

Uusimaa (Swedish: Nyland, Finnish: [ˈuːsimɑː]; Swedish: [ˈnyːlɑnd]; both lit. “new land”) is a region of Finland. It borders the regions of Southwest Finland, Tavastia Proper, Päijänne Tavastia, and Kymenlaakso. Finland’s capital and largest city, Helsinki, along with the surrounding Greater Helsinki area, are both contained in the region, which makes Uusimaa Finland's most populous region. The population of Uusimaa is 1,638,469.
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1. The Church of St. Herman of Alaska

Kaupinkalliontie 2 Tapiola, Espoo 02100 Finland +358 9 85646146 http://hos.fi/fi/alueet/espoo/tapiola
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

The Church of St. Herman of Alaska

2. Pyhan Birgitan kirkko

Kirkkoniementie, Vihti 03400 Finland https://www.vihdinseurakunta.fi/kirkko-ja-tilat/pyhan-birgitan-kirkko
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Pyhan Birgitan kirkko

3. Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali)

Kanavakatu 1, Helsinki 00160 Finland +358 9 85646100 http://hos.fi/fi/uspenskin-katedraali
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4.5 based on 3,859 reviews

Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali)

Reviewed By Lil0G

This cathedral for me was the most beautiful architecture, the largest orthodox cathedral in Western Europe, the golden Coppola, the contrast of the red brick with the green is amazing, inside is so beautiful too.

4. Cathedral of Porvoo

Kirkkotori, Porvoo 06100 Finland +358 19 6611250 http://www.porvoonseurakunnat.fi/tilat-ja-kiinteistot/tuomiokirkko/
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4.5 based on 398 reviews

Cathedral of Porvoo

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. Pyhan Laurin kirkko

Kirkkotie 47, Vantaa 01510 Finland +358 19 322444 [email protected] http://www.vantaanseurakunnat.fi/pyhan-laurin-kirkko
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4.5 based on 74 reviews

Pyhan Laurin kirkko

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.

6. Johannes Church

Korkeavuorenkatu 12, Helsinki 00120 Finland +358 9 23407730 http://www.helsinginseurakuntayhtyma.fi/cgi-bin/tuomiokirkko/kirkko_johanneksenkirkko.cfm?
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4.5 based on 197 reviews

Johannes Church

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?

7. Espoon vanha kirkko

Kirkkopuisto 5, Espoo Finland +358 9 86520236 http://www.espoonseurakunnat.fi
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4.5 based on 63 reviews

Espoon vanha kirkko

Reviewed By MikaelF413 - Vantaa, Finland

Espoo Cathedral is a medieval stone church from the 1480s. The interior is exceptionally beautiful. The vaults and walls of the older parts are decorated with striking murals.

8. Cathedral of St Henry

Puistokatu 1, Helsinki Finland +358 9 637853 http://henrik.katolinen.fi/
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4.5 based on 24 reviews

Cathedral of St Henry

Reviewed By permia

On approach our first glimpse of the facade was tremendous. Neo-Gothic in style it was completed around 1860 while a Grand Duchy of Russia. The stonework of red brick is wonderful. The trio of brilliant white statues in the niches are admirable. The interior is gorgeous. The viewpoint along the nave to altar area is delightful. The latter is attractive in its simplicity. Luminous statined glass windows suffuse the whole space with grand illumination. The ceiling of criss-cross wooden designs is a further fine feature. The series of Stations of the Cross are exquisitely executed. The vista to the rear is capped by the magnificent organ in its elevated placing.

9. Temppeliaukio Church

Lutherinkatu 3, Helsinki 00100 Finland +358 9 23406320 [email protected] https://temppeliaukionkirkko.fi/
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4.5 based on 8,654 reviews

Temppeliaukio Church

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. Kamppi Chapel of Silence

Simonkatu 7, Helsinki 00100 Finland +358 9 23402018 http://www.kampinkappeli.fi/index.html
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4.5 based on 2,895 reviews

Kamppi Chapel of Silence

Reviewed By Hawk470 - Baltimore, United States

The breathtaking wooden exterior resembles nothing other than Noah’s Ark plowing through the waves with the future of life on Earth in the balance. Inside you sit and rest in the presence of magnificent emptiness. The ceiling exemplifies the Cosmic Egg from which everything emerged according to some traditions. The outer walls are spruce and the inner walls, made from alder, surround the simple ash furniture. Each wood perfectly suits its purpose. In the bustling heart of the city, an opportunity to pause and reflect for a few moments or longer in total silence upon whatever you believe the eternal to be and then get on with the rest of your day; your perspective altered (if only a little).

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