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Senate Square, Helsinki

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The Helsinki Cathedral, Government Palace, National Library of Finland, and main University of Helsinki building surround Senate Square and make up a collective vision of neoclassical design. This historical square boasts the architectural influence of Carl Ludvig Engel and is home to the oldest building in the city center, Sederholm House, built in 1757. Stroll the square to view these stately structures, stopping to take a seat on the cathedral's stairs and to examine the statue of Alexander II, a monument of Russian expansionism in Finland. The square hosts many events, including concerts and art exhibits. See Senate Square and all Helsinki has to offer by arranging your trip with our Helsinki travel route builder tool .

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• By XiaoYu11

  这个广场和教堂的面积很大。平时会看到很多游客巴士停靠，很多游客在观光。无论是作为宗教，或者是旅游意义，这里都值得去游览。据我所知，澳洲和ROC都没有这么大，高，雄伟的教堂。教堂面前的雕像，据说是沙俄的皇帝，Alexsander 2.  more »

  The square and the church are large in size. Usually you will see a lot of tourists bus stop, many tourists are sightseeing. Whether it's as a religion or as a tourist, it's worth visiting. As far as I know, neither Australia nor ROC is such a big, tall, majestic church. The statue in front of the church is said to be the emperor of The Russians, Alexsander 2.
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• By hkfox74

  元老院広場の中心にはロシア皇帝アレクサンドル2世の銅像があり、ロシアに支配されていた歴史を物語っていますね。 ヘルシンキ大聖堂に続く大きな階段で腰を下ろしてくつろぐのがベスト。  more »

  In the center of the Senate Square is a statue of Russian Emperor Alexander II, which tells the story of the history that was ruled by Russia. It's best to sit down and relax on the big staircase leading to Helsinki Cathedral.
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• By tee koo

  One of my very favourite churches in Finland. It's light and peaceful yet so grand. Sometimes when I feel like escaping the city fuzz, I go inside, sit down and just breathe. Crazy beautiful spot in the middle of the city of Helsinki. Highly recommend.

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• By Bhaswar Paul

  Senate Square at Helsinki is almost like the city center. The whole city almost converge into Senate Square. The most amazing place. Historic, bubbling with high energy. Great people very helpful and friendly.

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