City: Uusimaa
Top Things to do in Uusimaa
Things to do in Uusimaa, Finland: The Best Architectural Buildings
Uusimaa (Swedish: Nyland, Finnish: [ˈuːsimɑː]; Swedish: [ˈnyːlɑnd]; both lit. “new land”) is a region of Finland. It borders the regions of Southwest Finland, Tavastia Proper, Päijänne Tavastia, and Kymenlaakso. Finland’s capital and largest city, Helsinki, along with the surrounding Greater Helsinki area, are both contained in the region, which makes Uusimaa Finland's most populous region. The population of Uusimaa is 1,638,469.
Restaurants in Uusimaa
1. Atlantes
2. Kaksi Karhua / Two Bears
3. Vallmogard
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
The Art Nouveau style building designed by architect Lars Sonck in 1907 used to be the home of the poet and writer Mikael Lybeck. Today it serves as the cultural center for the city of Kauniainen, the venue can be booked for small concerts, dinners and seminars.
4. Hvittrask
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 95 reviews
Reviewed By rikkin2014 - Hillsboro, United States
Exceptionally beautiful example of Art Nouveau/A & C architecture designed as a work/living environment by Saarinen, Lindgren, & Gesselius. Every room is in virtually original condition and it's a beautiful home, but the studio and workroom is amazing. The location is somewhat remote and if there was a criticism, it's that it's tricky to find. Other than that ... gorgeous building and amazing environment.
5. Cathedral of Porvoo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 398 reviews
Reviewed By OliwaVasicek - Helsinki, Finland
Lovely church that is more middle ages Anglo Saxon than typical finnish countryside church. We were lucky enough that the massive historical organ was being played as we visited... quite magical.
6. Pyhan Laurin kirkko
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4.5 based on 74 reviews
This beautiful sixteenth-century church in Vantaa is one of the most popular wedding churches in the Helsinki region, and the third-biggest granite church in Finland with unusually rich painted decorations. The church is also known for its excellent acoustics. The annual Vantaa Baroque Week is one of the many musical events arranged here.
Reviewed By MikaelF413 - Vantaa, Finland
The Church of St. Lawrence is a church in Vantaa dating back to 1450. It is the oldest building in Vantaa. The Helsingin pitäjä district is one of the best-preserved historical parishes in Finland. There are many old houses around the church area. The medieval church was badly destroyed in a fire in 1893, after which it was reconstructed in a Gothic Revival style. The church got Neo-Gothic style tapered windows, pulpit, benches, galleries, and a copper roof. The church is a very popular wedding church and venue for concerts.
7. The National Library of Finland
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 240 reviews
Reviewed By IvettCz
It is a very beautiful library both because of its architecture and its impressive collection of books.
8. Johannes Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 197 reviews
Reviewed By Lemmus
The twin towers of the church can be seen for miles so it's easy to find. The neo Gothic design is not in keeping with the surrounding area but I found the building very attractive. It's off the beaten path so not swarming with visitors and their selfie sticks (I have a thing about people who just take pictures without ever actually looking at what they are taking pictures of). Inside, it's quite spare as is usual for a Lutheran church. Music was playing (Sibelius - of course!) from somewhere which added to the atmosphere. The entrance door sticks and requires a firm pull - perhaps some of the disappointed reviewers didn't pull hard enough?
9. Temppeliaukio Church
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4.5 based on 8,654 reviews
Also known as "Church in the Rock," this modern church is carved from rock and has a stunning copper dome.
Reviewed By DS_018987
We almost skipped this, but are really glad we didn't. It was the farthest site on our list for the day, and we were tired, but it's an extremely unique and lovely church. We walked there from Esplanadi and it was about 25 minutes. The church was free to enter and there were musicians playing really relaxing music, so we just sat and chilled while enjoying the unique architecture. After about 20 minutes we left and walked on top of the church on the rock structure it was built into. Pretty cool visit.
