Kaivopuisto
District of Helsinki
Uusimaa - Finland

Katajanokka

Katajanokka is a neighbourhood of Helsinki, Finland, with around 4000 inhabitants in 2005. The district is located adjacent to the immediate downtown area, though in the first major town plan for Helsinki from the mid-18th century, the area fell outside the fortifications planned to encircle the city. Originally, it was a headland of the Helsinki peninsula but is now technically an island, as a small canal was dug across the base of the headland in the 19th century.

Located at 60.1669, 24.9683 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Neighbourhoods of Helsinki, Katajanokka

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

Presidential Palace, Helsinki

The Presidential Palace in Helsinki, is one of the official residences in Helsinki of the President of the Republic of Finland. It is situated on the north side of Esplanadi, overlooking Market Square.

Located at 60.1683, 24.9562 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Helsinki, Official residences in Finland, Royal residences in Finland, Palaces in Finland, Presidential palaces, Russian monarchy, Neoclassical architecture in Finland

Kaivopuisto

Kaivopuisto, or in spoken language, Kaivari, is one of the oldest and best known parks in central Helsinki, Finland, and also a neighbourhood of about 500 inhabitants where the park is located.

Located at 60.1569, 24.9569 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Neighbourhoods of Helsinki, Parks in Helsinki, Urban public parks

Market Square, Helsinki

The Market Square is a central square in Helsinki, Finland, and one of the most famous market places and tourist attractions in the city. The Market Square is located near the centre of Helsinki, at the eastern end of Esplanadi and bordering the Baltic Sea to the south and Katajanokka to the east.

Located at 60.167, 24.955 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Retail markets in Finland, Squares in Helsinki

Roman Catholic Diocese of Helsinki

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Helsinki is a diocese of the Latin Rite of the Roman Catholic church based in Helsinki, which comprises the whole of Finland. The diocese is divided into seven parishes, including Oulu which covers almost all of the northern part of Finland. The current Roman Catholic Bishop of Helsinki is Teemu Sippo, S.C.I. , the first ethnic Finn to hold the office since its reestablishment after the Reformation (previous bishops included three Dutch and a Pole).

Located at 60.1592, 24.9544 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Roman Catholic dioceses in Nordic Europe, Roman Catholic Church in Finland, Organisations based in Helsinki, Geography of Helsinki, Religion in Helsinki, Religious organizations established in 1955, Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century

Wanha Satama

Wanha Satama is also a restaurant in Kuopio. http://www. wanhasatama. net Wanha Satama is an exhibition centre in Helsinki, Finland. Wanha Satama is located in Katajanokka, a maritime district just east of the city centre. In Katajanokka, it is located very near the seaside and close to the Viking Line terminal. The Wanha Satama building is an old brick building originally dating back to the 19th century. It was renovated into an exhibition centre in the 1990s.

Located at 60.166, 24.967 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Helsinki, Convention centers in Finland, Katajanokka

House of Nobility (Finland)

The House of Nobility either refers to the institution of the Finnish nobility or the palace of the noble estate. The Finnish nobility was until 1906 the first of the four estates of the realm.

Located at 60.1697, 24.9564 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Grand Duchy of Finland, Finnish nobility

Uspenski Cathedral, Helsinki

Uspenski Cathedral is an Eastern Orthodox cathedral in Helsinki, Finland, dedicated to the Dormition of the Theotokos. Its name comes from the Old Church Slavonic word uspenie, which denotes the Dormition. Designed by the Russian architect Alexey Gornostaev (1808–1862). The cathedral was built after his death in 1862–1868. The crypt chapel of the cathedral is named after the holy Alexander Hotovitzky, who served as vicar of the Orthodox parish of Helsinki 1914–1917.

Located at 60.1683, 24.96 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Cathedrals in Finland, Churches completed in 1868, 19th-century Eastern Orthodox church buildings, Katajanokka, Churches in Helsinki, Gothic Revival architecture in Finland, Neo-Byzantine 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

South Harbour, Helsinki

South Harbour is a bay and harbour area immediately next to the centre of the city of Helsinki, Finland. It is the largest passenger harbour in Finland, and 5.4 million passengers travel through it every year. The most of the harbour's traffic is to Stockholm, Sweden and Tallinn, Estonia, and cruises. In summertime, there is also much small ship traffic. The bay is bordered by the districts of Katajanokka, Kaartinkaupunki, Ullanlinna and Kaivopuisto.

Located at 60.1647, 24.9583 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Helsinki, Geography of Helsinki, Ports and harbours of Finland

St. Henry's Cathedral

St. Henry's Cathedral in Helsinki, Finland, is dedicated to Henry, Bishop of Uppsala. It was constructed between 1858–1860. The architecture of the church is Gothic Revival with statues of Saint Henry, Saint Peter and Saint Paul decorating the exterior. Since Finland is predominantly Lutheran, the church was intended primarily for use by Catholic foreigners. The church is the main Catholic church in Helsinki, and offers Mass in many languages.

Located at 60.1592, 24.9542 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Churches in Helsinki, Cathedrals in Finland, Gothic Revival architecture 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

The Finnish Institute of International Affairs

The Finnish Institute of International Affairs (FIIA, Finnish: Ulkopoliittinen instituutti, Swedish: Utrikespolitiska institutet, UPI) is an independent research institute that produces topical information of a high standard on international relations and the European Union. The Institute takes an active role in public debates and its expertise supports political decision-making. The core of the Institute's funding comes from the Parliament of Finland.

Located at 60.1667, 24.9653 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Government of Finland, Foreign policy and strategy think tanks, Research institutes in Finland, Think tanks established in 1961

Mannerheim Museum

The Mannerheim Museum is located in Helsinki, Finland. It is dedicated to preserving and displaying items related to the life and times of Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim, a Finnish statesman and military officer. The Mannerheim Museum is located on top of a hill in a prestigious residential area next to the Kaivopuisto park in Helsinki. The building was the home of Mannerheim from 1924 to 1951.

Located at 60.1589, 24.9604 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Museums in Helsinki, Biographical museums in Finland, Mannerheim family, Historic house museums 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

Olympia Terminal

The Olympia Terminal is a dock in the South Harbour of Helsinki, Finland. It was designed by the Hytönen-Luukkonen architects bureau and opened for the 1952 Summer Olympics. Today, the terminal has a regular connection to Stockholm, acting as Silja Line's Helsinki terminal. Over 1.5 million passengers travel through the Olympia Terminal annually. A currency exchange point, an ATM and a café are present in the building.

Located at 60.1611, 24.9581 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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1952 establishments in Finland, Buildings and structures in Helsinki, Transport 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

Norrmén house

The Norrmén house, also known as the Norrmén castle and palace, was a red brick residential house representing the neo-renaissance architecture, situated for 63 years in Katajanokka, Helsinki, Finland, opposite the Uspenski Cathedral. It was designed by architect Theodor Höijer for the chairman of the Helsinki city council, Alfred Norrmén, who ordered the building plans from Höijer in 1896. The four-floor building was constructed at a fast pace, and the building was already completed in 1897.

Located at 60.1678, 24.9586 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Helsinki, Former buildings and structures of Finland, Katajanokka

Ursa Observatory

The Ursa Observatory is an astronomical observatory in Helsinki, Finland.

Located at 60.1555, 24.9554 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Astronomical observatories in Finland, Buildings and structures in Helsinki

Helsinki University Observatory

Helsinki University Observatory housed the Department of Astronomy at the University of Helsinki, south Finland until end of 2009.

Located at 60.1617, 24.955 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Astronomical observatories in Finland, Carl Ludvig Engel buildings, University of Helsinki, Buildings and structures in Helsinki

Government Palace (Finland)

The Government Palace in Helsinki, is the executive office building of the Government of Finland. It is located next to the Senate Square in central Helsinki.

Located at 60.1694, 24.9544 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Helsinki, Carl Ludvig Engel buildings, Palaces in Finland, Neoclassical architecture in Finland

Embassy of Sweden, Helsinki

The Embassy of Sweden in Helsinki is Sweden's diplomatic mission in Finland. It is located at Esplanadi. The current ambassador of Sweden to Finland, since January 2009, is Johan Molander.

Located at 60.1681, 24.9543 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Helsinki, Diplomatic missions in Helsinki, Diplomatic missions of Sweden, Finland–Sweden relations

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

Guggenheim Helsinki –Plan

Guggenheim Helsinki –Plan describes the initiative to establish a Guggenheim Helsinki Museum in Finland, which was initially announced in January 2011. Helsinki City Council rejected Guggenheim Helsinki –Plan on May 2, 2012. According to a survey of Helsingin Sanomat 3/4 of citizens opposed the project in Helsinki and 82% of citizens in Vantaa. A debate with heated undertones was waged among local political and culture political activists against the project.

Located at 60.1669, 24.9683 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Museums in Helsinki, Art museums and galleries in Finland