Uspenski Cathedral, Helsinki, Finland
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- History & Culture travel tip
- City center
by The 22 domes of the church are actually gilded with gold, and it's really something to see them glinting in the sun. Like all Orthodox churches, Uspenski is full of icons, and some of them are even said to be miraculous. In any case, this church should definitely be on your sightseeing list when visiting Helsinki.
Address:
Kanalgatan 1, 00160 Helsinki, Finland
Price:
Free
Opening Hours:
Tu-F 9:30AM-4PM
Sat 9:30AM-2PM
Su 12PM-3PM
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