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 1860s middle-class family home |
12 Kristianinkatu Helsinki 00170 Finland +358 9 135 1065 http://www.hel.fi/kaumuseo |
The Burgher's House is one of the Helsinki City Museum exhibition spaces. This house, built in 1818, has been furnished as a middle-class family home of the 1860s. The building itself is the oldest wooden house in the city that has been preserved in its original location. Admission is EUR3.36 for adults, concessions EUR1.70. Admission is free for children. You can get to the museum on trams 1 and 3B and bus 18. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Small gifts and handcrafts |
28 Aleksanterinkatu Helsinki 00100 Finland |
The Kiseleff Bazaar is located in a lovely old building full of charming little shops with lots of handcrafts, toys and souvenirs. You can find special gifts, souvenirs and beautiful jewellery as well as a shop that specialises in sauna equipment. Upstairs there is a little café that serves what could be the best cheesecake in town. The opening times of the shops vary. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 The stately home of the Government |
1 A Snellmaninkatu Helsinki 00170 Finland |
The Senate Building, designed by C. L. Engel, is situated on one side of the Senate Square, left of the Cathedral. Its yellow colour and white columns make it easily recognisable. The Senate Building, one of Engel's main works, was completed in 1822, and used to house the Imperial Senate of Finland. When Finland became independent, the building became the offices of the government and the prime minister. Though everyone can admire the building's beautiful design, its columns and the old lamps, the building's most interesting sight is hidden from most. The Empire—style throne room, right above the main entrance, is one of the most stunning interiors in Finland, but ordinary citizens cannot visit it. On one end of the building is Helsinki's oldest public clock. The Senate Building is a symbol of authority and a beautiful, balanced piece of architecture. With its close twin, the main building of the University of Helsinki on the opposite side of the square, it frames the Cathedral and the whole square nicely. For further details, you can contact the Tourist Information Center at +358 (0)10 605 8000. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Helsinki's most photographed building |
29 Unioninkatu (Senaatintori) Helsinki 00100 Finland +358 9 709 2455 |
The Lutheran Cathedral (also Suurkirkko or St. Nicholas Church) is Helsinki's most important landmark. The majestic outline of its 71 meter central tower illustrates the true glory of the White City of the North. The cathedral was designed by C. L. Engel in 1830; when Engel died in 1840, E. B. Lohrmann took over the supervision and added several touches to the original blueprints, including details in the simple yet beautiful interior. The cathedral was finally completed in 1852, though the famous grand steps would not be there for another 20 years. Despite the western, classical style, the influences of Russia and especially that of Czar Nicholas I are also visible. The cathedral's famous statues of the Apostles were originally Nicholas's idea. The Czar also donated the altarpiece, the work of Russian artist von Neff. The cathedral has a high—ceilinged crypt, a venue for exhibitions and concerts, and a café open every summer. The cathedral, decorated with statues of Mikael Agricola and the religious reformers Luther and Melanchthon, hosts both ordinary and more official (Government and University) services, as well as various concerts. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Beautiful historical building |
35 Unionsgatan Helsinki 00170 Finland +358 9 1911 http://www.helsinki.fi |
In 1827 the Turku Academy was moved to Helsinki as the Russians came to power and the capital changed. The Academy needed a place to operate, so C. L. Engel designed a building on one side of the Senate Square; it was completed in 1832. The Academy began its operation and changed its name to the Imperial University. After Finland became independent, the name was changed again, to the University of Helsinki. The yellow main building is a close match to the Senate Building opposite, in dimensions, colour and style. The completion of this building brought the finishing touches to the uniform group of Empire—style buildings surrounding Senate Square. The University is one of Helsinki's main landmarks. The interiors of the building are very beautiful: the stairwells, stone floors and statues create a balanced but interesting whole. The stunning main festival hall is also a sight to behold. Still, the main reason for admiring this building is its outer form, the sense of balance it creates together with the Senate Building. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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One of Helsinki's most beautiful buildings |
36 Unioninkatu Helsinki 00170 Finland +358 9 191 23196 http://www.lib.helsinki.fi/ |
The gorgeous University Library, right next to the main building of the University and the Cathedral, is one of Engel's most beautiful creations, completed in 1844. Large windows soften its yellow—and—white exterior, while trees surround the back of the building, making this one of Helsinki's most endearing sights. The outer wall of the library sports a bronze bust of Czar Alexander I and a plaque commemorating the designers of the old city centre, J. A. Ehrenström and C. L. Engel. The interior of the library building is also spectacular. The old interiors are in good shape, and the current refurbishment process is expected to bring even more of the old lustre back. The main hall with its old—fashioned furnishings and marvellous ceiling frescoes is one of the most admired interiors in Finland. The soft, beautiful exterior and serene mood of the petite building, overshadowed by taller, more majestic structures, have a calming effect on the whole neighbourhood. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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