Suurkirkko, Helsinki is a lovely Lutheran cathedral that is known for its lovely interiors and picturesque beauty. Throughout the year, Suurkirkko in the city of Helsinki is visited by large numbers of travelers for the world-class concerts and shows that are held here. Suurkirkko, Helsinki was completed in the year 1852.
Suurkirkko, Helsinki also called the Lutheran Cathedral or St. Nicholas Church, is the most important tourist destination in the world. The Suurkirkko of Helsinki contains a 71 meters tower that symbolizes the true glory of the White City of the North. The Lutheran cathedral was designed by C.L. Engel in the year 1830, when Engel died in 1840.
After the death of C.L. Engel, E.B. Lohrmann took over the supervision, added several touches and made necessary changes to the original blueprints, including details in the simple yet beautiful interior.
Despite the western and the classical style, the influences of Russia and especially Czar Nicholas I was clearly visible in the making and designs of Suurkirkko, Helsinki. The first statue of Suurkirkko in the city of Helsinki was that of the famous Apostles, according to the wish of Nicholas.
The Czar of Russia also donated the altarpiece made by the Russian artist Von Neff. Suurkirkko in Helsinki include a high-ceilinged crypt, a venue for exhibitions and concerts and a cafe that opens every summer daily from 11 am to 7 pm. The cathedral of Suurkirkko is decorated with statues of Mikael Agricola and the religious reformers like, Luther and Melanchthon. In the church, official and religious programs as well as concerts are held.
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