Uspenski Cathedral, Helsinki
Uspenski Cathedral towers over the city of Helsinki, Finland in the Katajanokka District. The largest Greek Orthodox church in Western Europe, it was designed by Russian architect Aleksey Gornostayev and built after his death from 1862-1868.
The photograph was taken in the year following the completion of the cathedral. Note the wooden buildings in the foreground.
Original Photograph
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Restored Photograph
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Photo Information
Original photo courtesy of the Finnish Heritage Agency
Photographer: Eugen Hoffers
Year: 1869
Link to original photo here
A current view of the cathedral here, courtesy of Google Street View.
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