architecture

Architecture in Helsinki

Helsinki's architectural range stretches from the medieval Helsinge Church and the neoclassical Helsinki Cathedral on Senate Square to Alvar Aalto's restrained Finlandia Hall. The island fortress of Suomenlinna represents a distinct chapter in the city's building history, while Hakaniemi Market Hall and Esplanadi park anchor the urban fabric of the centre. The bronze Havis Amanda sculpture at the harbour and the Aleksis Kivi Memorial add a monumental dimension to the streetscape. Further afield, Espoo Cathedral and newer venues such as Bolt Arena and Espoo Metro Areena illustrate how the wider Helsinki region layers historical and contemporary construction.

35 places · Helsinki, Finland · Editorially curated