Rock Church (Temppeliaukio Kirkko) in
Helsinkii
s also known as
"Church in the Rock," this modern church is carved from rock and has a
stunning copper dome.
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| Rock Church (Temppeliaukio Kirkko) in Helsinki |
Looks
like a bomb shelter from the outside, but the interior is wonderful.
The Temppeliaukio/Tempelplatsen (Temple square) was selected as a
location for a church in the 1930s,butit was interrupted in its early
stages when the
World War II began in 1939.
Rock Church (Temppeliaukio Kirkko) was built in 1968-1969. If you thought you didn't like modern architecture for Churches; this will definitely change your mind.
Rock Church (Temppeliaukio Kirkko) was designed by two architect brothers
Timo and Tuomo Suomalainen, who chose a
rocky outcrop as the site for their Church.
Rock Church was built inside of a massive block of
natural granite in the middle of Töölö, an ordinary residential square in
Helsinki.
The architects have built in a combination of natural and man-made features into the
circular church and its features are quite striking
. The
walls are of
bare rock, the
ceiling is a
giant disc made of entirely of
copper wire and
interior lighting is from
natural light streaming through
180 vertical glass window panes that connect the dome and the wall. A solid copper-colored balcony provides a nice view of the church interior from above.
The Lutheran Church is also frequently used to host
classical concerts, with the raw rock walls, the
acousticsare excellent.
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| Interior - Rock Church (Temppeliaukio Kirkko) |
There are no bells at the church, and a recording of bells composed by
Taneli Kuusisto is played over the loudspeakers on the
exterior wall. The dark and warm interior provides a beautiful place for worship.
Rock Church (Temppeliaukio Kirkko Church) is one of the most famous tourist attractions in
Helsinki.
Church Timings :
Monday to Tuesday - 10:00 AM to 08:00 PM,
Wednesday - 10:00 AM to 06:45 PM,
Thursday to Friday - 10:00 AM to 08:00 PM,
Saturday - 10:00 AM to 06:00 PM,
Sunday - 11:45 AM to 01:45 PM & 03:30 to 06:00 PM
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