Visit Temppeliaukio Church
Etu-Töölö, Finland
Temppeliaukio Church creates its drama from the contrast between rough stone and a copper-lined dome. Excavated into solid rock, the circular sanctuary admits daylight through a ring of roof windows, making the changing light part of the architecture. The Suomalainen brothers’ design feels both monumental and intimate. Sit for a while to appreciate the materials and acoustics, or consider a separately scheduled concert for a different way of experiencing this unusual sacred space.