Helsinki Cathedral

A white Lutheran cathedral with green domes rises above Senate Square and is the most recognisable symbol of Helsinki. It was designed by Carl Ludwig Engel and completed in 1852, twelve years after his death, as a church dedicated to Saint Nicholas; it became a cathedral in 1959. The broad flight of steps in front of it is a favourite spot for sitting and taking in the view of the square, while the interior is bright and unadorned.