Senate Square

Senate Square is in the very centre of Helsinki. The architectural ensemble of Senate Square was created by Carl Ludvig Engel, a talented Russian architect of German descent. Senate Square with its surroundings form one of the best European ensembles in neoclassical style.

The dominant of Senate Square is a fascinating cathedral in Empire style which was built under Engel's project and finished already after the architect's death.

The ensemble of the square is consisted, apart from the cathedral, of three more buildings: the Government Palace, the main building of the University of Helsinki and the National Library of Finland. Burghers' houses built in the 18th century are also located at Senate Square.

Location:	00170 Helsingfors