Temppeliaukion kirkko
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Ralf
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Temppeliaukion kirkko, or the Temppeliaukio Church in English is one of Helsinki’s primary sights. Half a million people visit it annually. The stone-hewn church is located in the heart of Helsinki in the Toolo district. It is a Lutheran church by denomination but the main interests that draw people here are generally architectural and musical.
The church was designed by architects and brothers Timo and Tuomo Suomalainen and opened in 1969. The interior was excavated and built into rock but, contrary to expectations, it is bathed in natural light entering through the glazed dome overhead. Maintaining the original character of the square was the fundamental concept behind the building and the idiosyncratic choice of form has made it a favorite with aficionados of architecture.
The church is used frequently as a concert venue due to its excellent acoustics. The acoustic quality is ensured by the rough, virtually unworked rock surfaces. Leaving the interior surfaces of the church exposed was not something that was in the original plans for the church but emerged as a brilliant improvisation of the architects.
Category: Monument and Historic Building
Address: 60.173111,24.925182
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