Temppeliaukio Church, Helsinki, 1969. Interior. The Rock Church. Architect: Timo and Tuomo Suomalainen

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Quarried out of the natural bedrock, Temppeliaukio Church is one of Helsinki's most popular tourist attractions. The interior walls are created naturally by the rock. Due to its excellent acoustics the church is a popular venue for concerts.

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Size: 2977px × 4383px
Location: Finland
Photo credit: © Richard Einzig / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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