Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Carnet du voyage - decors peints / Travel diary - painted decorations

Lors de votre voyage en Finlande, il faut surtout visiter la magnifique Cathédrale Ouspenski à Helsinki. Héritage de la domination russe, cette église a été construite entre 1862 et 1868. Elle domine la presque île de Katajanokka. C’est aujourd’hui l’église gréco-orthodoxe la plus importante d’Europe occidentale.

Voici quelques photos prisent lors de notre dernier voyage...

When you visit Finland, make sure you visit the magnificent Uspenski Cathedral in Helsinki. Built between 1862 and 1868, Uspenski Cathedral is the largest Orthodox church in western Europe, and houses a rich display of icons and other typical Orthodox decorations, including an impressive array of chandeliers hanging from the vaulted ceiling. The painting on the murals are equally impressive.

Here are some photos taken during our last trip to Finland in June...