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Uspenski Cathedral
Religious site4.6 · 8 7364.3 · 4 038≈ 32 minFree entry930 m from the center
The red-brick Uspenski Cathedral on the Katajanokka headland is the largest Orthodox church in Western Europe. Built in 1868 to architect Alexey Gornostaev's design, its Byzantine silhouette with thirteen green domes and gilded crosses rises over Helsinki's waterfront. Inside are the carved altar canopy by Akseli Gallen-Kallela and icons brought from Russian monasteries. Admission is free; services are held in Finnish and Church Slavonic.
Highlights
- Thirteen green domes with gilded crosses
- Altar canopy carved by Gallen-Kallela
- Largest Orthodox church in Western Europe
- Free admission
Opening hours
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Wed | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Thu | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Fri | 10:00 – 12:00 |
| Sat | 10:00 – 12:30 |
| Sun | Closed |
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