Temppeliaukio Church

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  • Address
    entrance is at the end of Fredrikinkatu, Lutherinkatu 3
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  • Phone
    494 698
  • Transport
    tram: 3T, 3B
rail: 14, 14B, 18, 32, 39, 39A, 39V, 45-47, 70T

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Lonely Planet review

Temppeliaukio Church (Church in the Rock), designed in 1969, remains a foremost Helsinki attraction. Hewn into solid rock, the church features a stunning 24m (78ft) diameter roof covered in 22km (13.6mi) of copper stripping. There are regular concerts and a service in English at on Sundays.

Designed by Timo and Tuomo Suomalainen in 1969, the church was originally controversial but is now a source of civic pride. The church is popular with churchgoers and secular Finns alike.