It’s a beautiful cathedral which was constructed with recycle bricks due to budget restrains. Although it’s modest size, the cathedral is fitted very elegantly with beautiful paintings and decorations. Be mindful not to use your camera flash inside as there are many valuable artwork. Give yourself a minimum of 30 minutes to enjoy this spectacular building.

Aside from the fact that the views are superb from its elevated position, I was really intrigued to see inside as I’ve rarely been in a Russian Orthodox Church and I’d heard this is one of their largest cathedrals in the world outside of Russia. The decor inside is stunning and shiny, and the artwork & design impressive, plus the Cyrillic/Russian inscriptions are fascinating. Interestingly, inside is not as big as you’d expect from its grand exterior…and there is no doubting it’s presence in gorgeous red on the Helsinki skyline, all the more glorious at nighttime…and incredible views over the Baltic Sea, the rest of the city & Helsinki Cathedral in a contrasting bright white. Definitely worth a visit, this is far more a must-see than Helsinki cathedral in my opinion, at least for its interior and the 360 views.

Sitting atop a hill by the harbour it is hard to miss the golden domes of the cathedral. I wanted to have a look inside as I haven't been inside a Russian Orthodox cathedral before. There are stone steps leading up from the street level once you have climbed the hill and I don't think I saw an accessible entrance. The inside is very ornate with golden shrines to different saints around the room as well as a beautiful altar at the front. Really different and worth a visit.

This old church is built on what looks like a hill of granite. It’s a really nice old church that is still functioning. So beware of Sundays if you want to go inside. It’s an impressive old structure.

The name of the Orthodox Church of Finland, dedicated to the Dormition of the Theotokos (the Virgin Mary) is the second of churches for the Greek/Eastern Orthodox faith decreed by Alexander I, paid for by a percentage of the salt taxes in the early 1800s. Glorious interiors. Open 12:00 noon to 3:00pm with no scarves or long pants necessary and non-flash photography is acceptable.

Uspenskin Cathedral is as impressive on the inside as it is on the outside. It offers a notable, elaborate contrast to the modest interior of the nearby Helsinki Cathedral. Admission is free, but be prepared for big crowds. When I stopped by there were a couple of tour busses visiting, so quiet contemplation wasn't really happening. Also, I first tried to visit on a Monday morning, but it's closed on Mondays, just so you know.

Uspenskin Cathedral was the most impressive place I had the opportunity to visit during my stay in Helsinki. Besides its beautiful architecture, it has a stunning icon collection by the altar site, with many Greek Orthodox masterpieces to be seen and admired. Being the largest Greek Orthodox church in Western Europe, the cathedral is a must-see for anyone visiting Helsinki.

A very imposing Greek orthodox cathedral that is way smaller on the inside than on the outside. Definitely worth a visit but not the finest I've ever seen. Bear in mind though that this is a fully functioning place of worship so do respect that when inside, unlike some of the people that were in there at the time.

The place looks great from the outside, much like the Helsinki Cathedral, but, lacks a majestic interior. It’s nice enough, but, surprisingly compact. Lots of gold and interesting religious icons to keep you moving through for about 15 minutes. They suggest a 5 Euro donation.

From the Market Square, a distinctive red brick exterior crowned by 13 towers with gilded domes, onion domes and a 5-storey bell tower got our attention and we walked there to pay a visit. An impressive example of Russian style architecture, Uspenskin Orthodox Cathedral stands out from the surrounding cityscape. Stairs from the park leads to the Cathedral entrance. Admission into the Cathedral is free. Signboard at the entrance shows open six days a week, with Monday being its day of rest. Inside the Cathedral, it houses impressive collection of ancient books, manuscripts and other religious artefacts as well as a relic of the true cross . Its interior is impressive with the large chandeliers hanging from ceiling, gilded iconostasis, marble columns, and elaborate frescoes depicting scenes from the Bible. Whether you are a believer or just a curious traveller, Uspenskin Orthodox Cathedral is a must-see destination for anyone visiting Helsinki.