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Uspenski Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali)

Kanavakatu 1, Helsinki, Finland
09-634-267
Ranked #7 of 120 attractions in Helsinki
4.0 of 5 stars 90 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites
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New York City, New York
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

Well worth the visit, it's interior is as impressive as it's exterior. More

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Yackandandah, Australia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

Such a beautiful cathedral for someone who is not at all religious. Well worth a visit . More

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Lakeland, Florida
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
92 helpful votes 92 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012

OH! Talk about drop to your knees when you see the inside of this place! I don't have words to describe it, you have to see it for yourself. More

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Vladivostok, Russia
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

I guess that Uspenski Cathedral looks as a heart of capital city. It is very nice and majestic. More

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Sydney, Australia
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74 reviews 74 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2012
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It is hard not to notice this imposing classical cathedral atop Helsinki esplanade's skyline. Getting there is an easy walk from the Market Square (Kauppatori), and you can usually enter the church during the day time. It is quite a beautiful church, not as big as it seems from the outside but very intricate in the detailing on the walls... More

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Boston
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2012

This cathedral is visible from the market square, and once you see it you will definitely want to go inside. It isn't always open during the day- the doors were locked on the first day we attempted to see it, not long after a service let out. But, it was well worth the second trip because it truly is beautiful... More

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Helsinki, Finland
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2012

In Finland, the shared history with Russia is well seen in this beautiful church. Lovely place to visit from the Market Square. More

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Clermont-Ferrand, France
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39 reviews 39 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2012

From the exterior, the views over Helsinki and the nearby Helsinki Cathedral are beautiful! The interior is host to an ornate church, no photos allowed of course, with a small walking area to visit. Still would recommend to go inside if you can! More

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Kristiansand, Norway
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33 reviews 33 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2012

This church, locoated by the bridge over to Katajanokka, is free of charge and a nice place to kick back an hour or two. At night the church is really nice. Walking distance from the fishmarket More

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Vantaa, Finland
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 28, 2012

Very nice icon art and beautiful building, High on a hill. More

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