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Rock Church (Temppeliaukio Kirkko)

Lutherinkatu 3, Helsinki, Finland (Kampinmalmi)
09 498 698
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Ranked #3 of 125 attractions in Helsinki
Type: Architectural Buildings, Religious Sites, Churches/ Cathedrals
Description: Also known as "Church in the Rock," this modern church is carved from rock and has a stunning copper dome.
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Temple Hills, Maryland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

The Temppeliaukio Rock Church, an amazing church carved into the bedrock. The interior was excavated and built directly out of solid rock and is bathed in natural light which enters through the glazed dome. The church is used frequently as a concert venue due to its excellent acoustics. Absolutely beautiful.

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Udaipur
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW via mobile

A class in its own because.it.was made.years before and so natural. it is situated in.the.heart.of.city. Peaceful and.soothing music.of.prayer wouldme.amazing to.listen. From.here anyone.can.quickly get Hopon Hopoff or Traum for.further places. Near by gifts shops are reasonable and help. I find it.is worth visiting.

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Copenhagen, Denmark
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

I was really amazed with the Rock Church. FANTASTIC architecture! You don't realize until you're inside.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW via mobile

A granite rock from outside. The beauty is from the inside . Copper wired done roof Very good sound acoustic Worth a visit

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

An interesting structure from an architectural and engineering aspect. Not particularly beautiful but worth going. You go in, look around, and leave. And there is a toilet you can use for €1. The tram stops nearby.

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Helsinki
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

At the hight of minimalist modern architecture, the beauty of this church is all inside. If you need a moment of peace and quite to enjoy serenity then I advise it highly.

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San Diego, California
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

This site gets a lot of tourist traffic, and is highly rated by some guide books. It's nice, it's free, it's somewhat different as churches go. If you're in the area, by all means take a look. But if you're pressed for time, I'd say it's missable.

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Nicosia, Cyprus
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

A Luthiran church, very simple, with a piano and the instrument ,builded with rocks, impressive roof with nice colour and full of tourists as is one of the most visited attractions of Helsinki. Is the most unusual church i ever seen.

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Worcester, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Well worth a detour to discover a church in a unique setting, and to get some respite from the cold outside!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

A highly unusual and beautiful sight. We had the pleasure of arriving during a rehearsal of a concert of original musical -- spectacular.

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