A view of the Lutheran Cathedral from the Market Square where you can buy everything from fish to produce to handmade goods. Photographs taken with a Nikon D70S body and Nikon 17-55mm lens.
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Enjoying a morning stroll along Helsinki's waterfront.
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Helsinki cathedral at dusk. The church was built as a tribute to the Grand Duke, Nicholas I, the Tsar of Russia and until the independence of Finland in 1917, it was called St. Nicholas' church.
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The National Museum of Finland presents Finnish life from prehistoric time to the present.
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"The Attack" (1899) by Eetu Isto. This painting symbolizes the oppresion of Finland (maiden wearing the colors of Finland) by Russia (double-headed eagle). We were told that those caught with a copy of this painting during the occupation years were sent to Siberia.
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The Uspenski Orthodox Cathedral is the largest Orthodox church in Western Europe. With its golden cupolas and redbrick facade, the church dominates the Helsinki skyline, a clear reminder of Russian influence in Finland's history.
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Inside view of the Uspenski Orthodox Cathedral. We noticed that most Orthodox churches do not have pews.
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The open-air museum on the island of Seurasaari houses a rich variety of wooden architectural styles from the various regions of Finland.
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One of the highlight exhibits is the wooden Karuna church still providing divine services according to old tradition.
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