Kaartinkaupunki
District of Helsinki
Uusimaa - Finland

University of Helsinki

The University of Helsinki is a university located in Helsinki, Finland since 1829, but was founded in the city of Turku (in Swedish Åbo) in 1640 as The Royal Academy of Turku, at that time part of the Swedish Empire. It is the oldest and largest university in Finland with the widest range of disciplines available. Around 36,500 students are currently enrolled in the degree programs of the university spread across 11 faculties and 11 research institutes.

Located at 60.1694, 24.95 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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University of Helsinki, Educational institutions established in the 1640s, Forestry education, Neoclassical architecture in Finland

Havis Amanda

Havis Amanda is a nude female statue in Helsinki, Finland. It was sculpted by Ville Vallgren (1855-1940) in 1906 in Paris, but was not erected at its present location at the Market Square in Kaartinkaupunki until 1908. Havis Amanda is one of Vallgren's Parisian Art Nouveau works. It is cast in bronze and the fountain it resides in is made of granite. She is a mermaid who stands on seaweed as she rises from the water, with four fish spouting water at her feet and surrounded by four sea lions.

Located at 60.1675, 24.9514 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Statues and sculptures in Helsinki, Buildings and structures in Helsinki, 1906 sculptures, Fountains in Europe

Spårakoff

Spårakoff is a HM V type tram converted into a bar in Helsinki, Finland. Known as the pub tram, the bright red vehicle does circular tours of Helsinki picking up passengers for an additional fee during summer months. Claimed to be the only one of its kind in the world, the pub tram is immediately distinguishable in the Helsinki traffic by its vivid red colour and PUB destination board. Normal trams operated on the Helsinki tram network by Helsinki City Transport are green and cream.

Located at 60.171, 24.945 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Culture in Helsinki, Transport in Helsinki, Drinking establishments in Finland, Passenger rail vehicles, Tram transport in Finland, Tram vehicles of Finland, Restaurants in Helsinki, Restaurants established in 1995

Helsingin normaalilyseo

Helsingin normaalilyseo (Finnish for "Normal Lyceum of Helsinki") is a school in Helsinki, Finland, consisting of the upper part of primary school (peruskoulun yläaste, grades 7 to 9) and secondary school (lukio). Unlike most other schools in Helsinki, the school is not owned by the city of Helsinki, but is instead part of the University of Helsinki, which itself is owned directly by the state of Finland. The school is considered one of the most prestigious.

Located at 60.1626, 24.9435 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Schools in Helsinki, Secondary schools in Finland

Aleksanterinkatu

Aleksanterinkatu is a street in the centre of Helsinki, Finland. In the city plan by Carl Ludvig Engel, it was the Decumanus Maximus, the main east-west street in the city, crossing the Cardo, Unioninkatu at the corner of the Senate Square. The street begins near the Presidential Palace and continues to meet with Mannerheimintie, the longest street in Helsinki.

Located at 60.169, 24.951 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Streets in Helsinki

Esplanadi

In the heart of Helsinki, the capital of Finland, the two streets constituting Esplanadi are officially named Pohjoisesplanadi and Eteläesplanadi . They lead from Erottaja Square to the Market Square (Kauppatori), and the North Esplanade extends along the border of the Market Square up to the Katajanokka Channel. Parallel to Pohjoisesplanadi, a little northwards, is Aleksanterinkatu. Esplanadi is colloquially called "Espa".

Located at 60.1675, 24.9478 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Parks in Helsinki, Squares in Helsinki, Streets in Helsinki

World Trade Center (Helsinki)

The World Trade Center Helsinki is a world trade center for financial companies and bureaus, located in central Helsinki, Finland. The building is located on Aleksanterinkatu very close to the main building of the University of Helsinki and to the Stockmann department store. On the first floor, the building houses a branch office of the Nordea bank, an Italian restaurant, and several bars. Many people eat korvapuusti, large cinnamon rolls, at the Helsinki World Trade Centre every day.

Located at 60.1692, 24.9433 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Helsinki, World Trade Centers

Erottaja

Erottaja, meaning "the separator", is a public square near the centre of Helsinki, Finland. Erottaja square has been selected as the official geographic "zero point" of Helsinki. Distances to all other cities in Finland are measured starting from here. In practice, the square functions as the meeting point of central Helsinki's two famous streets, Esplanadi and Mannerheimintie. The square is the western endpoint of Esplanadi, with the eastern endpoint being at the market square.

Located at 60.1667, 24.9433 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Squares in Helsinki

Ateneum

For similarly named entities, see Athenaeum (disambiguation) 50x40pxThis article does not cite any references or sources. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. The Ateneum is a major museum in Finland. It is located in the centre of Helsinki at the Rautatientori square opposite Helsinki Central Railway Station. It has the biggest collections of classical art in Finland.

Located at 60.17, 24.9442 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Museums in Helsinki, Culture in Helsinki, Art museums and galleries in Finland

Hotel Kämp

Hotel Kämp is a historical hotel in Helsinki, Finland. The hotel, originally built in 1887 by Carl Kämp, was designed by Theodor Höijer. The building was demolished and the facade was rebuilt in 1965. The headquarters of the bank Kansallis-Osake-Pankki (now part of Nordea) were situated in the building for almost three decades, until 1995.

Located at 60.1684, 24.947 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Hotels established in 1887, Hotel buildings completed in 1965, Hotels in Helsinki

St. John's Church, Helsinki

St. John's Church in Helsinki, Finland is a Lutheran church designed by the Swedish architect Adolf Melander in the Gothic Revival style. It is the largest stone church in Finland by seating capacity. Situated in the Ullanlinna district of Helsinki, the church was built between 1888 and 1893, the third Lutheran church in Helsinki, and still the biggest.

Located at 60.1618, 24.9447 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Churches in Helsinki, Brick Gothic, Religious buildings completed in 1893, 19th-century Lutheran church buildings, Gothic Revival architecture in Finland

Kluuvi

Kluuvi is the commercial centre of Helsinki, Finland, and a neighbourhood in the Vironniemi district of Helsinki. The Helsinki Central railway station, the Helsinki main post office, the Stockmann and Sokos department stores, the Kluuvi shopping centre and the main offices of Finnish banks are located in Kluuvi. Kluuvi includes the central campus of the University of Helsinki, the Ateneum art museum, and the movie theatres Maxim, Kinopalatsi and Bristol.

Located at 60.1667, 24.95 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Neighbourhoods of Helsinki

Stockmann, Helsinki centre

The Stockmann department store is a culturally significant business building and department store located in the centre of Helsinki, Finland. It is one of many department stores owned by the Stockmann corporation. Annually, about 17 million customers visit the store and it is thus the largest department store in Finland. It is also the largest department store in the Nordic countries in terms of area and total sales.

Located at 60.1683, 24.9422 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Landmarks in Finland, Buildings and structures completed in 1930, Shops in Helsinki, Department stores of Finland, Modernist architecture in Finland

Chez Dominique

Chez Dominique is a restaurant in Helsinki, Finland. The chef and owner is Hans Välimäki. The restaurant is located in Rikhardinkatu 4, and seats 50 people.

Located at 60.1658, 24.9461 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Restaurants in Helsinki, Michelin Guide starred restaurants, French restaurants

Kluuvi shopping centre

The Kluuvi shopping centre is a shopping centre on Aleksanterinkatu in the Kluuvi district in central Helsinki, Finland. The shopping centre has about 35 businesses. Kluuvi offers 10 new international brand stores first and only in Finland as well as a mix of some interesting Finnish retail concepts and restaurants. In the basement, you can find an eco-market hall concept representing local Finnish delicacies from more than 500 Finnish small producers.

Located at 60.1694, 24.9463 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Shopping centres in Helsinki, Shops in Helsinki, Shopping malls established in 1989

National Library of Finland

The National Library of Finland is the foremost research library in Finland. Administratively the library is part of the University of Helsinki. Until 1 August 2006, it was known as the Helsinki University Library. In addition to being the most important of the libraries of the University of Helsinki, the National Library is responsible for storing the Finnish cultural heritage.

Located at 60.1703, 24.9503 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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1640 establishments, Carl Ludvig Engel buildings, Culture in Helsinki, Government of Finland, National libraries, University of Helsinki, Visitor attractions in Helsinki, Buildings and structures in Helsinki, Deposit libraries, Libraries in Finland

Kaartinkaupunki

Kaartinkaupunki is a neighbourhood in the southern part of Helsinki, Finland. Kaartinkaupunki consists of the area between the Esplanadi park and the Tähtitornin vuori park. Its area was first confirmed in 1812, but the neighbourhood was only named in 1959. It is neighbourhood number 3 in Helsinki, belonging to the Ullanlinna district and to the Southern main district. Kaartinkaupunki was named after the old Russian army barracks located near Kasarmitori.

Located at 60.1653, 24.9489 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Neighbourhoods of Helsinki

Design Museum, Helsinki

Design Museum is a museum in Helsinki devoted to the exhibition of both Finnish and foreign design, including industrial design, fashion, and graphic design. The building is situated in Kaartinkaupunki, on Korkeavuorenkatu Street, and is owned by the Republic of Finland through Senate Properties.

Located at 60.1631, 24.9464 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Design museums, Museums in Helsinki, Art museums and galleries in Finland, Art museums established in 1873, 1873 establishments in Finland

Museum of Finnish Architecture

The Museum of Finnish Architecture is an architectural museum in Helsinki, Finland. Established in 1956, it is the second oldest museum of its kind devoted specifically to architecture. The museum was founded on the basis of the photographic collection of the Finnish Association of Architects (SAFA), which was established in 1949. The museum is on Kasarmikatu street in Ullanlinna, housed in a neo-classical building, designed by architect Magnus Schjerfbeck and completed in 1899.

Located at 60.1631, 24.9475 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Museums in Helsinki, Art museums and galleries in Finland, Architecture museums, Finnish architecture, Modernist architecture in Finland, Neoclassical architecture in Finland, Art museums established in 1956, 1956 establishments in Finland

Cholera Basin

The Cholera basin is the established name for the western harbour basin in front of the Market Square in Helsinki, Finland.

Located at 60.1672, 24.9529 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Geography of Helsinki, History of Helsinki, Buildings and structures in Helsinki, Ports and harbours of Finland

Herring fair

The herring market or herring fair is an annual event held in Helsinki, Finland, in October every year. During the herring market, many archipelagans arrive in the Eteläsatama (Södra hamnen) harbour to sell fish and other archipelago products directly from their boats. The event is organised by the city of Helsinki. The event is very old; according to common knowledge it was first held in 1743. In 1820 its place was settled as Eteläsatama.

Located at 60.1674, 24.9525 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Culture in Helsinki, History of Helsinki, Visitor attractions in Helsinki, Recurring events established in 1743, Retail markets in Finland

Nylands Nation

Nylands Nation (NN) is one the 15 student nations at the University of Helsinki, Finland's oldest, Swedish-speaking and established in 1643 at The Royal Academy of Turku. In 1828, the Academy moved to Helsinki taking the name "University" and Nylands Nation moved there along with the other Nations. Since 1904, the house of Nylands Nation, a building designed by Karl Hård af Segerstad in the national romantic style, has stood at Kasarmikatu 40.

Located at 60.1656, 24.9478 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Palace Hotel, Helsinki

The Palace Hotel is an historic modernist hotel in Helsinki, opened in 1952, the year of the Helsinki Olympic Games. The building was designed by architects Viljo Revell and Keijo Petäjä, and was constructed during 1949–1952. In addition to the Palace Hotel and related restaurants, the building hosted also the main offices of the Confederation of Finnish Industry and Employers.

Located at 60.1654, 24.9524 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Hotel buildings completed in 1952, Hotels in Helsinki, Modernist architecture in Finland

Åbo Nation

Åbo Nation (ÅN) is one of the 15 student nations at the University of Helsinki, Swedish-speaking and established in 1643.

Located at 60.1694, 24.95 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Student nations in Greater Helsinki

Sea Horse (restaurant)

Sea Horse is a restaurant in Helsinki, Finland, founded in 1934. Since its founding, it has paid attention to the traditional Finnish restaurant culture with both its interior and its menu. It is colloquially called Sikala. It is located at Kapteeninkatu 11. The restaurant's customers have included sailors, cultural people, and everything in between. According to journalist Jouni Lompolo, pen name "Origo", you can meet everyone from Nobel prize winners to men in the street in the restaurant.

Located at 60.1589, 24.9464 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Restaurants in Helsinki