Tuomiokirkon portaat

What I enjoyed about some of Helsinki’s rich history is that the culture has not had time to adapt to tourists. Maybe it is the long dark Winters that act like a reset to the need for change. Whatever it may be it works.
The buildings are designs are heavily Russian influenced. If not outright Russian designs. Mix in the majority Protestant faith and underwhelming and conformist is the result. The church is large and very pretty in its portrayal of simplicity.
If your looking to avoid the crowds get there early. The tours start to gather around 11 and the busloads of polite but numerous Asians start to fill the square.
Great place for lunch on the steps (pack it in pack it out) if you don’t mind being filmed. Lots of shopping nearby and just about everything else.

Centrally located in Helsinki it is a good place for pictures and finding a meeting spot. Inside is a little lackluster but the sites and sounds around scream Helsinki in my opinion. The Hop On Hop Off tour meets right at the corner of the cathedral and you can quickly have lunch at the markets close by or see other major attractions.