Statues in Esplanadi Park
The park is located between two streets, South (Etelä) Esplanadi &...
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Esplanadi Park
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Statue of Eino Leino, a Finnish poet
in Esplanadi Park. This statue was made in 1953.
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A building on North Esplanadi
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Hotel Kämp on North Esplanadi
Built in 1887. The flag on the left is the flag of Finland; the one on...
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A view to Kluuvikatu from Esplanadi
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Statue of Runeberg in Esplanadi Park
Runeberg was a Finnish writer & poet. There's a saying in Finland,...
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Kappeli, a restaurant & bar
in Esplanadi park, built in 1867. Kappeli means 'Chapel' in...
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Kappeli
When the weather gets warm, Finns crawl out of the woodwork and hang...
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Dog tricks in Esplanadi Park
You never know what sorts of performers you run across when taking a...
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Performers in Esplanadi Park
...are a common sight in warm weather. This group was playing music in the...
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A view of Kappeli in Esplanadi Park
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North Esplanadi
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Esplanadi towards Mannerheimintie
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"Three Smiths" statue
Located near Stockmann department store, by Mannerheimintie.
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Mannerheimintie
Old and new buildings mixed - typical of Helsinki.
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Mannerheimintie
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Mannerheimintie
Lots of street trams/trollies in Helsinki.
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Mannerheimintie
The Brittish phone booth behind the statue of Three Smiths is not a regular...
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A view to Aleksanterinkatu
from Mannerheimintie. Stockmann, perhaps the most prestigious...
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Mannerheimintie
The building on the left hosts Stockmann's department store.
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Stockmann's building on Mannerheimintie
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Svenska Teatern - Swedish Theatre
on Mannerheimintie.
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Mannerheimintie
at the corner of South Esplanadi.
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Forum, a multi-level shopping center
at the corner of Mannerheimintie and Rautatienkatu. Opened in 1985.
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Forum
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Mannerheimintie
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Lasipalatsi on Mannerheimintie
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Mannerheimintie
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Kiasma
The Museum of Contemporary Art, built in 1998.
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Statue of Mannerheim
in front of Kiasma, a museum of contemporary art on Mannerheimintie....
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Statue of Mannerheim
who was a Marshal and a president of Finland.
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The Parliament building
Built in 1931.
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Statue of Kallio
Kallio was one of Finland's presidents, 1937-1940. This statue was...
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Kallio statue's behind...
...with a view of the Parliament building.
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Parliament building from afar
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Kansallismuseo - National Museum
on Mannerheimintie. Built in 1910.
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Kansallismuseo - National Museum
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Hakasalmen huvila, another museum
on Mannerheimintie. Built in 1843.
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Finlandia Hall
as seen from Mannerheimintie. Concerts, conferences, etc. are hosted...
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Finlandia Hall from the back.
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A view from Mannerheimintie toward...
...the Central Railway Station, located in the heart of the city.
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Central Railway Station
Parts of this building were built as early as in 1909. Started...
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Buildings to the left of the Station
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Central Railway Station main entrance
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Central Railway Station statues
These statues are called 'Lyhdynkantajat' ('Lanternbearers'),...
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Central Railway Station statues
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Central Railway Station
This is the right side from the entrance.
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Across the street from the Station...
...are these buildings, with lots of shops, bars, and restaurants...
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Across the street from the Station
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Ateneum Art Museum
located close to the Central Railway Station. Built in 1887, was the...
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The National Theatre
located close to the Central Railway Station. Built in 1902.
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Statue of Aleksis Kivi
Made in 1939, this statue is located in front of the National Theatre....
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Buildings near the National Theatre
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A view from the National Theatre
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City käytävä
...through the building across the street from the Central Railway Station,...
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Kaivokäytävä
...through the building across the street from Stockmann, towards the Central...
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Helsinki's World Trade Center
Built in 1929.
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A building on Aleksanterinkatu
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A building on Aleksanterinkatu
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Street performers on .Aleksanterinkatu
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Inside Kluuvi shopping center
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Aleksanterinkatu
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Tuomiokirkko, a Lutheran Cathedral
85.6% of the population of Finland is Lutheran, although most...
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Tuomiokirkko
The building of this church was started in 1830, and finished in 1852.
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Tuomiokirkko during Estonia festival
on Senaatintori (Senate Square).
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Havis Amanda statue
located near the harbor between Esplanadi park and Kauppatori, and open air...
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Kauppatori, an open air market
in Helsinki's South Harbor, at the end of Esplanadi.
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Kauppatori & Helsinki's City Hall
See more pictures of Kauppatori in my article # 45806 here. The City Hall...
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Boat tours from Kauppatori
Several different companies sponsor sightseeing boat tours that leave from...
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Kauppahalli, Old Market Hall
a few steps away from Kauppatori. Built in 1889.
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The Presidential Building
The President does not live here; this building has functioned as the...
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Uspenski Cathedral
This is the biggest Orthodox cathedral in Western Europe. Only about...
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The House of Estates
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The House of Estates
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Bank of Finland
Built in 1882. The statue of J. V. Snellmann in front was made in 1915.
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A building in Kruununhaka
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Eerikinkatu
with a view towards Yrjönkatu
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Yrjönkatu
Behind Forum shopping center.
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Torni ("Tower")
A tall hotel built in 1930 that has Ateljee Bar with a great view up...
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Torni
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Areal view from Torni
...towards Tuomiokirkko and the South Harbor.
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Areal view from Torni
...towards South Harbor.
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Areal view from Torni
...along Mannerheimintie.
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Areal view from Torni
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Areal view from Torni
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Vanha Kirkkopuisto - Old Churchpark
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Vanha Kirkkopuisto - Old Churchpark
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Vanha Kirkko ("Old Church")
Built in 1826, this was supposed to be a temporary church while...
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Vanha Kirkkopuisto - Old Churchpark
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Vanha Kirkkopuisto - Old Churchpark
Some very old graves in this park, of people who died of the plague in...
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A building on Bulevardi
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Helsinki downtown map
This is to orient you with regard to some of the points of interest...
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Western Europe
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