Temppeliaukio Church in Helsinki

Temppeliaukio Church is built directly into natural granite bedrock.

Temppeliaukio Church is an Evangelical Lutheran church in Helsinki.

Architect brothers Timo and Tuomo Suomalainen designed the church.

Construction of the church was completed in 1969.

The church seats approximately 750 people in its circular hall.

The roof is a large copper-lined dome with skylights.

Natural granite forms most of the interior walls inside the church.

The dome rests on radial reinforced-concrete beams.

About 180 windows surround the dome, providing natural light.

Uneven granite walls enhance the church’s acoustic qualities.

The organ has 43 stops, four manuals, and a pedalboard.

Temppeliaukio Church hosts worship services and concerts.

Visitor numbers peaked at 938,000 before the COVID-19 pandemic.

Temppeliaukio Church combines natural geology and modern architecture.