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Kallio church
Sight4.5 · 1 6434.2 · 170≈ 45 minFree entry2.0 km from the center
Kallio Church is a monumental grey granite landmark crowning a rocky hilltop in Helsinki's vibrant Kallio district. Built between 1908 and 1912 to designs by Lars Sonck, it represents a masterpiece of Finnish National Romanticism with Art Nouveau details, anchoring a 3.5-kilometre visual axis through the city. Its 65-metre tower holds seven German bells that chime a hymn composed especially for the church by renowned maestro Jean Sibelius.
Highlights
- Masterpiece of Finnish National Romanticism by Lars Sonck
- Bells chiming a chorale composed by Jean Sibelius
- Monumental facade built of native grey Finnish granite
- 65-metre bell tower commanding panoramic district views
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