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1625-15. Helsinki Cathedral (St. Nicholas Church) (1826) on Senate Square. Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015Similar picturesLarge thumbnails | Use small thumbnails | View as slideshow |
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1625-15. Helsinki Cathedral (St. Nicholas Church) (1826) on Senate Square. Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015Similar picturesLarge thumbnails | Use small thumbnails | View as slideshow |
 Colonnade of Helsinki Cathedral (St. Nicholas Church) on Senate Square. Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015  Interior of Helsinki Cathedral (St. Nicholas Church). Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015  Statue of Alexander II on Senate Square. Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015  Main University Building on Senate Square. Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015  Statue of Aleksis Kivi and Finnish National Theatre (1872) from Railway Square. Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015  Central Railway Station from Railway Square. Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015  Statue of Aleksis Kivi and Central Railway Station from Railway Square. Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015  View of area of Nuottaniemi and Highway 51 near Helsinki from a window of a plane from Tallinn to Helsinki. Finland, August 15, 2024  Highway 51 and Sport Arena in Lansikorkee area of Helsinki from a window of a plane from Tallinn to Helsinki. Finland, August 15, 2024  National Museum of Finland from Mannerheimintie Road. Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015  Back entrance of National Museum of Finland from Mannerheimintie Road. Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015  This aerial view, captured on the approach to Helsinki (arriving from the west/southwest towards Helsinki-Vantaa Airport), showcases the stunningly fragmented coastline of the Finnish capital. The Archipelago: The image perfectly illustrates why Helsinki is known as the "Daughter of the Baltic." The coastline is a complex maze of peninsulas, bays, and islands. Western Suburbs: The dense urban areas visible are likely the western districts of Espoo (Finland s second-largest city, part of the capital region) and western Helsinki. Specifically, the large island connected by bridges in the center-left is likely Lauttasaari (Drumso), a major residential island district. To its left, the distinctive curved coastline of Keilaniemi and West Harbour (La"nsisatama) areas might be visible. The landscape is dotted with significant green spaces and forested islands, characteristic of the Helsinki metropolitan area where nature is never far from the urban core. View from a window of an airplane from Tallinn to Helsinki, Finland, October 17, 2025  Fountain of Konstantin Kiselev Farmstead west from Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015  Alvar Aalto Museum (former family house). Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015  Main entrance of Central Railway Station. Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015  Aleksi 13 department store on Aleksanterinkatu Street. Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015  Gnomes of Pohjola Insurance Building at 44 Aleksanterinkatu Street. Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015  Door of Pohjola Insurance Building at 44 Aleksanterinkatu Street. Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015  Presidential Palace (1845), a former residence of a Russian Tsar. Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015  Entrance of Aleksi 13 department store on Aleksanterinkatu Street. Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015  Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma (built 1993 - 1998). Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015  Pohjola Insurance Building (1901) at 44 Aleksanterinkatu Street. Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015  Vittrask Lake from a hill near Hvittrask Museum. West from Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015  Wooden door of Antelope Quarter on Aleksanterinkatu Street. Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015  Blooming stonecrop (Sedum) on granite outcrops on Mannerheimintie Road. Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015  Left side of the main entrance of Central Railway Station. Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015  Corner of Gronqvist House (1883) (Ilmarinen insurance company). Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015  Rocky hill from a road descending from Hvittrask Museum to a lake. West from Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015  Gronqvist House (1883) (Ilmarinen insurance company) on Fabianinkatu Street. Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015  Pair of statues holding spherical lamps on right side of the main entrance of Central Railway Station. Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015  A room in Hvittrask Museum (studio home of the architecture firm Gesellius, Lindgren, and Saarinen). West from Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015  Domed hall in Hvittrask Museum (studio home of the architecture firm Gesellius, Lindgren, and Saarinen). West from Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015  Living room in Hvittrask Museum (studio home of the architecture firm Gesellius, Lindgren, and Saarinen). West from Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015  Wooden log walls of Hvittrask Museum (studio home of the architecture firm Gesellius, Lindgren, and Saarinen). West from Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015  Gulf of Finland from a plane from Saint Petersburg to Helsinki. December 23, 2002.  Gulf of Finland from a plane from Saint Petersburg to Helsinki. December 23, 2002.  This aerial view captures the Tapiola district in Espoo, Finland, just west of Helsinki. Known as a "garden city," Tapiola is famous for its unique urban planning that blends modern architecture with extensive green spaces. Central Basin (Keskusallas): The large body of water in the left-center is the artificial pool or basin at the heart of Tapiola s center. It is surrounded by key landmarks like the Espoo Cultural Centre and the iconic Tapiola Garden Hotel. The image clearly shows the "garden city" concept in action: high-rise apartment blocks (typically white) are scattered amongst dense patches of forest and parks, rather than being packed into tight grids. In the foreground (bottom left), the coastline features marinas and residential areas, likely parts of the affluent Westend or Haukilahti neighborhoods, known for their seaside location. The major road running horizontally through the upper middle is likely La"nsiva"yla" (Western Highway), the main artery connecting Espoo to Helsinki city center (which would be to the right/east). View from a window of an airplane from Tallinn to Helsinki, Finland, October 17, 2025  Pediment of Senate and Sinode Building on Senate Square. Saint Petersburg, Russia, December 22, 2016  Anchor Square, with Admiral Makarov Monument and Naval Cathedral of Saint Nicholas. Kronstadt (part of Saint Petersburg), Russia, July 11, 2009  A detailed look at the suburban landscape of Tikkurila, the administrative center of Vantaa, located just north of Helsinki. Kerava River (Keravanjoki): The winding river cutting through the landscape is the Kerava River, a tributary of the Vantaa River. It flows past residential areas and parks, offering a scenic green belt through the suburbs. The denser cluster of buildings in the center-right is the heart of Tikkurila (Dickursby). This area is a major transport hub, home to the Tikkurila railway station (a key stop for airport trains) and the Heureka Science Centre (likely one of the larger modern structures near the river). Suburban Fabric: The image showcases a mix of housing types typical of the Helsinki metropolitan area: detached houses with large gardens in the foreground and denser apartment blocks closer to the Tikkurila center. The presence of a sports field with a running track (red oval, left side) highlights the community-focused planning. Rural-Urban Edge: The top and left portions of the image show open fields and farmland, illustrating how abruptly the urban area transitions into the countryside in this region. This area is minutes away from landing at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, making it a common sight for travelers. View from a window of an airplane from Tallinn to Helsinki, Finland, October 17, 2025  St. Nicholas Church (Niguliste kirik), located at Niguliste 3 in Tallinn s Old Town. Although originally built as a fortress church in the 13th century dedicated to Saint Nicholas (patron of sailors and merchants), it is no longer a functioning place of worship. Today, it houses the Niguliste Museum, a branch of the Art Museum of Estonia, dedicated to medieval ecclesiastical art. The church was founded by Westphalian merchants in the 1230s and was one of the wealthiest in the city. It was heavily damaged during the Soviet bombing of Tallinn in March 1944, losing its roof and most of its interior, but was meticulously restored in the following decades. The tower, rebuilt with a Baroque spire, now features a glass elevator and a viewing platform offering panoramic views of the city. The church sits on a rise just south of the Town Hall Square, surrounded by a green area that was once a cemetery. The street in the foreground is Niguliste Street, leading up from the lower town. Tallinn, Estonia, October 16, 2025  This panoramic view from the tower of St. Nicholas Church looks south-west towards Toompea Hill, capturing the dense layering of Tallinn s medieval and religious history. The striking structure with black onion domes is the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, an Orthodox cathedral built in 1900 in the Russian Revival style. Its imposing presence on Toompea Hill contrasts sharply with the surrounding red-tiled roofs, symbolizing the complex history of the Russian era in Estonia. In the foreground and middle distance, you can see key parts of the city s defensive network: The square tower with the tall red roof in the foreground is the Maiden Tower, a 14th-century defensive structure that now houses a cafe. Just behind and slightly to the left of the Maiden Tower (partially obscured) is the massive Kiek in de Ko"k artillery tower, whose Low German name ("Peep into the Kitchen") referred to the guards ability to see into nearby homes. Connective sections of the medieval city wall run between these towers, marking the boundary between the lower town and the upper citadel. The green space visible near the base of the wall is the Danish King s Garden (Taani kuninga aed). According to legend, this is where the Danish flag (Dannebrog) fell from the sky during a battle in 1219, turning the tide in favor of the Danes. The garden sits on the slope directly facing St. Nicholas Church. Estonia, October 16, 2025  Interior of Nicholas (Nikolsky) Cathedral in Staraya Ladoga. Leningrad Region, Russia, July 23, 2005  Pulkovo Airport in Saint Petersburg from a plane to Helsinki. Russia, December 23, 2002.  Pulkovo Airport in Saint Petersburg from a plane to Helsinki. Russia, December 23, 2002.  Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker. Shlisselburg, Leningradskaya Region, Russia, July 27, 2012  Aerial view of Tallinn. The heart of the image is the medieval Old Town, identifiable by its dense cluster of red-tiled roofs, church spires (including the tall St. Olaf s Church), and the fortified Toompea Hill. Surrounding the Old Town are the modern high-rises of the financial district (left foreground), including the Swisso^tel and Tornima"e towers. To the right, the Port of Tallinn (Vanasadam) stretches out into the Baltic Sea, with ferries and cruise ships visible. The sweeping coastline of the Tallinn Bay dominates the background. The clear blue sky and the calm sea suggest a crisp, sunny morning. View from a window of an airplane from Tallinn to Helsinki. Estonia, October 17, 2025  Bronze Horseman Monument on Senate Square. Saint Petersburg, Russia, December 22, 2016  View of Kunstcamera and TV Tower from Senate Square. Saint Petersburg, Russia, December 22, 2016  Heads of Bronze Horseman Monument on Senate Square. Saint Petersburg, Russia, December 22, 2016  Horse head of Bronze Horseman Monument on Senate Square. Saint Petersburg, Russia, December 22, 2016  Tail section of Bronze Horseman Monument on Senate Square. Saint Petersburg, Russia, December 22, 2016  Roof decoration of Senate and Sinod Building on Senatskaya Square. Saint Petersburg, Russia, December 17, 2016  Front legs of Bronze Horseman Monument on Senate Square. Saint Petersburg, Russia, December 22, 2016  Front section of Bronze Horseman Monument on Senate Square. Saint Petersburg, Russia, December 22, 2016  Bronze figures on the roof of Senate and Sinod Building on Senatskaya Square. Saint Petersburg, Russia, January 9, 2017  Worship in Nicholas (Nikolsky) Cathedral in Old Ladoga (Staraya Ladoga). Leningrad Region, Russia, July 18, 2004  Naval Cathedral of Saint Nicholas, view from south. Kronstadt (part of Saint Petersburg), Russia, July 11, 2009  Mosaic at entrance of Naval Cathedral of Saint Nicholas. Kronstadt (part of Saint Petersburg), Russia, July 11, 2009  Decorations at entrance of Naval Cathedral of Saint Nicholas. Kronstadt (part of Saint Petersburg), Russia, July 11, 2009  St. Basil s Cathedral (Pokrovsky Sobor) on Red Square near Kremlin. Moscow, Russia, July 3, 2011  Naval Cathedral of Saint Nicholas, view from Obvodny Canal. Kronstadt (part of Saint Petersburg), Russia, July 11, 2009  Naval Cathedral of Saint Nicholas, view from north-west. Kronstadt (part of Saint Petersburg), Russia, July 11, 2009  Tallinn downtown from a window of a plane from Tallinn to Helsinki. Estonia, August 15, 2024  Tallinn port from a window of a plane from Tallinn to Helsinki. Estonia, August 15, 2024  This image provides a closer view of the High Altar retable in St. Nicholas Church, showcasing its impressive scale and detail. Commissioned by the Great Guild and the Brotherhood of the Black Heads, this masterpiece was created between 1478 and 1481 in the Lu"beck workshop of Hermen Rode. It is a double-winged altarpiece, meaning it has two sets of wings that can be opened to reveal different scenes. In this "half-open" view, the panels display painted scenes from the legends of St. Nicholas (patron of the church and merchants) and St. Victor (patron of Tallinn). Estonia, October 16, 2025  Tallinn old town (in the center) from a window of a plane from Tallinn to Helsinki. Estonia, August 15, 2024  This view from Rataskaevu Street looks directly towards the imposing St. Nicholas Church (Niguliste kirik), creating one of the most picturesque and architecturally significant scenes in Tallinn s Old Town. The dominant feature is the massive tower of St. Nicholas Church, dedicated to the patron saint of merchants and sailors. The church, originally built in the 13th century as a fortress-church, showcases a mix of Gothic and Baroque elements. The current Baroque spire (added in the late 17th century) rises high above the street, while the lower sections reveal the heavy limestone walls typical of medieval defense structures. At the base of the tower, one can see the Small Chapel (Va"ike kabel) and the Clodt Chapel. The smaller, yellow-and-white structure with the arched entrance (left foreground) is the Chapel of St. Matthew (later St. George), adding a touch of color and intricate detail to the otherwise austere stone facade. Estonia, October 16, 2025  Nicholas I monument on Isakiyevskaya Square. Saint Petersburg, Russia, January 9, 2017  Dvortsovaya Square from colonnade of Saint Isaac Cathedral. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 4, 2003  Monument of a tsar Nicholas I on Isakiyevskaya Square. Saint Petersburg, Russia, January 9, 2017  Greek church Saint Trinity Cathedral on Ekaterininskaya Street. Odessa, Ukraine, July 2, 2009  Roofs in direction of Dvortsovaya Square from colonnade of Saint Isaac Cathedral. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 17, 2004  Old houses in direction of Dvortsovaya Square from colonnade of Saint Isaac Cathedral. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 17, 2004  This broader aerial shot, taken from an aircraft heading north towards Helsinki, captures the expansive geography of Tallinn s coastline. The large landmass stretching into the sea on the left is the Kopli Peninsula. Once an industrial zone, it is now a rapidly developing area with trendy neighborhoods like Kalamaja (closer to the center) and burgeoning cultural hubs. The calm, blue waters of Tallinn Bay dominate the background, illustrating the city s intimate connection with the Baltic Sea. Further in the distance, beyond Kopli, one can see the tip of the Paljassaare Peninsula, known for its bird conservation area and beaches. The area in the foreground, characterized by a regular grid of streets and lower-rise buildings (many of them historic wooden houses), is the Kalamaja district. On the coastline to the right, the massive concrete hangars of the Seaplane Harbour museum are visible, a key maritime landmark. Near the Seaplane Harbour, the curved, defensive walls of the Patarei Sea Fortress (a former prison) stand on the water s edge, marking a grim but significant historical site. View from a window of an airplane from Tallinn to Helsinki, Estonia, October 17, 2025  City Hall (Mariinsky Palace) behind Isaakievskaya Square from colonnade of Saint Isaac Cathedral. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 4, 2003  Interior of Archangel Cathedral in Kremlin (Arkhangelsky sobor of Russian Orthodox church). Moscow, Russia, July 3, 2011  Greek orthodox church Sviato Troitsky Sobor (Saint Trinity Cathedral), interior. Odessa, Ukraine, July 2, 2009  St. Isaac Cathedral and Nicholas I monument from Blue Bridge. Saint Petersburg, Russia, December 17, 2016  This panoramic view from the newly opened viewing platform of St. Nicholas Church (Niguliste kirik) offers a perspective over Tallinn s Old Town. The prominent spire on the right is St. Olaf s Church (Oleviste kirik), once the tallest building in the world (1549-1625). Its commanding height makes it a key reference point in the city skyline. The sea of red-tiled roofs is a signature feature of Tallinn, interspersed with historic merchant houses and courtyards. In the middle distance, you can spot sections of the medieval city wall and defensive towers (like the ones near the Nunne gate area) that still encircle much of the lower town. In the background, the view stretches out to the Gulf of Finland, highlighting Tallinn s historic role as a major Hanseatic port city connecting trade between East and West. Estonia, October 16, 2025  View of St. Nicholas Church from Ruutli 9 in Tallinn old town. Estonia, August 14, 2024 |
