Temppeliaukion Kirkko: World’s Trendiest Rock Church
Temppeliaukion Kirkko is a beautiful church in Helsinki that was dug into a rock mountain. As a result, it is unquestionably the trendiest church in the world. Due to its unusual construction, Temppeliaukion kirkko is also known as the rock church. It is in the Toolo neighbourhood. This rock cathedral, constructed by architect brothers Timo and Tuomo Suomalainen, is a popular performance venue in Helsinki. Mostly due to the incredible acoustics produced by the raw, unworked rock surfaces.
This Lutheran church of God, which has a dome-like copper roof on the outside, is a cushy prayer space on the inside. I sat on one of the back-benches near the piano on my first visit to the church to admire the modern glass beam ceiling. The ceiling lets in a lot of light while keeping the space cool and pleasant.
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Temppeliaukion Kirkko, bathed in natural sunshine from between 180 elegant copper purlins, transports you to a time when this section of the land was merely a rocky outcrop. The Suomalainen brothers blasted the rock from within to construct a chapel here in 1968. They began by pitching granite walls, followed by the installation of 180 lintels and a magnificent copper dome roof.
By building this contemporary Finnish architecture in the nineteenth century, the architects maintained a futuristic perspective. Even though Temppelixaukio is unique in that it does not have any church bells. Instead, the church uses loudspeakers to broadcast a reproduction of the bell sounds. You will not want to leave the church once you enter because of the tranquilly it exudes.
Although the administration does not encourage tourists to climb the rock to see the roof, most do. The original path to the roof necessitates a bit of extra walking. I believe the administration has reason to be concerned because the Temppelixaukio church receives over half a million visitors each year. If everyone decides to climb the rock, the original construction of the church will be harmed. Please do not climb the rock for this reason, and for your own safety. Also, when entering the church, avoid the left-hand queue. Unless you need to use the restroom, of course!
