The Temppeliaukion kirkko of Helsinki is a special church with a wonderful atmosphere: it is built partially into the rocks of the capital city. The church was opened in 1969 and is cut into the granite, but it has a glass roof that floods the church with light. While sitting inside you still see that you’re inside a rock as the walls are not covered.
As the church has no bell tower there are no physical bells; the sound is just played electronically. Today the church is of course used for protestant divine services but also as a place of concerts. Also many tourists visit this unique church which you can find in the city quarter Töölö, just one kilometer west of the main railway station.
Temppeliaukion kirkko
Lutherinkatu 3
00100 Helsinki
Finland
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