Church, mosque or temple
Helsinki Cathedral
Helsinki, Finland
The white neoclassical cathedral with green domes that dominates Senate Square and the Helsinki skyline.
Art gallery · Finland · Uusimaa
Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art
Finland's national museum of contemporary art, in a curved, light-filled building near the railway station.
about 1.5 h
For storytellers
Why Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art matters
Kiasma is a modern art museum in a building made of curves and angles, with big windows that let in plenty of light. It shows contemporary art from Finland and abroad, often bold and playful installations. The building and the plaza outside are popular with skateboarders and students, giving the area a lively feel. A rooftop café offers good city views.
Talking points
- The building is shaped from curved and angled forms.
- It shows contemporary art, often experimental.
- The plaza outside is a popular local hangout.
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