Nighttime Views of Helsinki’s Iconic Sites

I don’t have resent doors for Dan’s Thursday Doors, but I edited an shot from Helsinki for this weeks post. The shot is from few years back but the buildings are still there.

The yellow house is the Bockin House is one of the oldest buildings next to Senate Square, originally built by merchant Gustav Johan Bock. After he passed away, it changed hands until the Swedish crown turned it into a royal residence in 1801. When the Russians took over Helsinki in 1808, they used it as a home for their officers. In 1816, architect Carl Ludvig Engel came along and revamped it into the official home for the Governor-General of Finland, making it a three-story Empire-style building and adding a pediment with Ionic columns, plus a fancy banquet hall. The one in the corner is Helsinki City Museum, located in the city’s oldest blocks near Senate Square, is anchored by Sederholm House (1757),the the oldest stone building in the city center.

A vibrant Helsinki view at night. The image shows the Helsinki City Museum, seen here as green in this festive light, though it is light blue, which is located right in the heart of Helsinki at the corner of Senate Square.

A stunning night view of beautifully illuminated historic buildings, showcasing elegant architecture and a lively street scene.

4 thoughts on “Nighttime Views of Helsinki’s Iconic Sites”

I’ve been trying to decide which I like better, the colour or the monochrome version of this shot, and I’ve settled on the monochrome as it makes the buildings look more harmonious 🙂

Ritva Sillanmäki Photography says:

February 26, 2026 at 15:26

I also liked the monochrome because it is less seasonal and more timeless and brings out the architecture better, hence the header

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These are great photos, and I appreciate the history. I normally prefer the B&W versions, but those colors are very welcoming. I prefer the color version today.