St. John's Church

Helsinki, Finland

St. John’s Church was built between 1888-1891. It was designed by A. E. Melander, who win the design competition in 1878. St. John’s Church is most remarkable sample of neo-gothic church architecture in Finland. It’s also biggest stone church in Finland with 2600 seats.

The twin towers are 74 metres in height, and the church has excellent acoustics. It’s therefore used for big concerts and events as well as services. The altarpiece shows Saul's conversion and the painting, called A Divine Revelation, is by Eero Järnefelt, brother-in-law to Jean Sibelius.

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Korkeavuorenkatu 12, Helsinki, Finland
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Founded: 1888-1891
Category: Religious sites in Finland
Historical period: Russian Grand Duchy (Finland)

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en.wikipedia.org
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4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Dorian Kraševec Miljas (27 days ago)
Amazing and beautiful church, well worth the visit
Alma Baltrusaityte (6 months ago)
Definitely worth to visit!
Abe Kipnis (7 months ago)
Good acoustics - I went here for a choir concert.
Li Em (11 months ago)
Wonderful church in the center of Helsinki with many seats and lots of space. We have been here for a wedding and it has been beautiful. Currently under construction from the main entrance.
Jari B Miettinen (15 months ago)
The most gothic and elegantti church in Helsinki.
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