One of the main attractions of Helsinki will be paid - in 2017 in the Church of Temppeliaukio rock tour groups will be allowed for the money.
According to the newspaper Helsingin Sanomat, the ticket will cost 3 euros per person. However, independent tourists will still be able to attend church for free.
Church in the rock is visited annually by 500 thousand. Man, but their number in 2015 grew to 615 thousand. At the same time 70% of them were tourists in groups.
Temppeliaukio Church (Fin Temppeliaukion kirkko.) - Lutheran parish church in the district of Töölö (Töölö), designed by Finnish architect brothers Timo and Tuomo Suomalaynenami. Consecrated in 1969. The interior space of the church was excavated in the rock, but in the building of a lot of natural light coming through the skylight. The church is often used as a venue for various concerts because of its excellent acoustics.