Senate Square (Helsinki)

Senate Square is considered the heart of Helsinki. Its main element is three buildings that are located around the perimeter of the square and harmoniously fit into the architectural ensemble of the neoclassical part of the capital of Finland.

On the north side of the square stands the building of the Cathedral - five greenish domes, Corinthian columns and statues on the roof give the building majesty and significance. However, the interior of the cathedral is simply its main decoration - a gilded altar and a magnificent organ. On the eastern side of the square is the building of the State Council - the government works here. On the front of the building you will see the oldest city clock in Finland. On the west side the square is decorated with the building of the University of Helsinki. If you look closely, it repeats in miniature the composition of the State Council. There is also a library of the University - a beautiful building made in the style of neoclassicism.

Senate Square is a place where celebrations of Independence Day are held, from here the mayor of the city greets his countrymen on New Year's Eve, and on May 1, the square explodes with numerous fireworks.