Uzpensky orthodox cathedral

helsinki kirke

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August 16th 2009
Helsinki tends to have some very visible churches against the skyline which are really landmarks - the Uzpensky eastern orthodox one was quite near my hotel - red brick with golden orbs on the top - thhe St Nicholas cathedral - forget what it is called in Finnish - and could probably not pronounce it anyway - by contrast is blinding white. ... read more

Europe » Finland

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Finland was a province and then a grand duchy under Sweden from the 12th to the 19th centuries and an autonomous grand duchy of Russia after 1809. It won its complete independence in 1917. During World War II, it was able to successfully defend its f... ... read more