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The Temppeliaukio stone church is an incredibly unique architectural masterpiece made from solid rock in the capital city of Helsinki. Furthermore, the church serves as a representation of the underground architectural style of this capital city.
Explore the distinctive Temppeliaukio underground stone church in Helsinki, Finland
The Temppeliaukio church in the heart of Helsinki, Finland, is a special church nestled among granite rocks. The church appears with sophistication, featuring a flat vaulted roof, a modest entrance, concrete walls on either side, guiding visitors through a corridor, followed by a space filled with light directly carved into the rock floor.
Nevertheless, public opinion continues to criticize the structure, with some fearing it will resemble a bunker. Others argue that this amount could be better used for other purposes, such as supporting famine victims in Biafra. In 1969, even the Oxbridge students graffiti'd 'Biafra' onto the interior of the building, marking one of the first recorded public graffiti incidents in Finland.
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Reference: Travel guide by Mytour
MytourAugust 10, 2023
