Helsinki railway station, designed by a globally recognized architect Eliel Saarinen, is a monumental landmark in the capital of Finland. With its granite walls, clock tower and statues next to the main entrance, the building has been selected as one of the most beautiful railway stations in the world. The railway station has served as a transportation hub and a meeting spot since 1919. Alongside local public transportation, train departures to lapland and Russia leave from the station daily. Cultural events are held there around the year. 240 000 people visit the building every day making it one of the busiest in Finland.See more..
4.5Cathedral of Porvoo(406 reviews) - Famous, popular and very nice Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites
Porvoo is also the center of the Swedish-speaking diocese from 1920s years. It has a very important role in the history of the independent Finland: Tsar Alexander I of Russia took an oath to uphold the constitution in this church. It’s very popular wedding venue, Mika Häkkinen’s wedding ceremony was held here, too. We saw this cathedral, but couldn’t go into, because of a wedding. But we walked around it. It’s rustic and beautiful! Next to the cathedral is a bell tower and a wooden church from 1740.See more..
4.5The National Library of Finland(252 reviews) - Beautiful library Sunday: Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings • Libraries
You have to leave bags and coats in a locker room before you enter, which is located on the right after you enter the front door, there are lockers with keys provided for valuables, all free of charge. The library is very beautiful, we spent about an hour wandering around, taking photos, marvelling at the architecture, and looking at book titles. There are some rooms that are for readers only, and you should obviously respect that. Make sure you go upstairs if you can to experience it all from another angle.See more..
4.5Hvittrask(95 reviews) - Great Building and be sure to get Mila's Tour Architectural Buildings
This is a beautiful and very interesting building not only in its own design but its place in the development of contemporary Finnish architectural expression, identity, and international profile. Guide Mila knows the building, its stories, design relationship to other work of its time, and Finnish history providing incredible context to interested visitors. She generously responds to questions conveying her knowledge and her enthusiasm for the visitors' experience.See more..
4.5Pyhän Laurin kirkko(74 reviews) - Beautiful church Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites
This beautiful sixteenth-century church in Vantaa is one of the most popular wedding churches in the Helsinki region, and the third-biggest granite church in Finland with unusually rich painted decorations. The church is also known for its excellent acoustics. The annual Vantaa Baroque Week is one of the many musical events arranged here.See more..
4.5Alvar Aalto´s Villa Kokkonen(34 reviews) - Villa Kokkonen, a masterpiece of Alvar Aalto at Lake Tuusula Spent 1-2 hours Architectural Buildings
Villa Kokkonen is a historic building designed by world-famous Finnish architect Alvar Aalto in 1967. The house is situated on top of the hill sloping down towards Lake Tuusula which is one of the most well-known areas in the cultural history of Finland. To have almost 10 000 square meters in the site really gives our visitors a marvelous possibility to study, reflect and/or just purely enjoy Alvar Aalto's architecture from every possible angle, from near and far. During our guided walking tours we allow our visitors to take exterior photos of the house and photos of the garden to serve their private, professional or commercial interests. Alvar Aalto's masterpieces include private houses such as Villa Mairea (Noormarkku), Aalto House (Helsinki) and Villa Kokkonen. Designed originally for music, Villa Kokkonen has been a wonderful architectural and cultural attraction since June 2009. Pianist Elina Viitaila and opera singer Antti A. Pesonen keep on working day and night as Villa Kokkonen's hosts, guides, artists and entrepreneurs. They were chosen as The Cultural Persons of the Year 2014 in the City of Järvenpää. Alvar Aalto's Villa Kokkonen is open for individual visitors and groups by reservation throughout the year. In addition to that, the attraction arranges - especially in June,July and August 2016 - several regular guided tours which are open to the public.See more..
4.0Myyrmaki Church(5 reviews) - Still closed Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites
No ongoing works are visible when walking around the building by Louhela station but it has now been closed for three years. Called also the Church of Light this modern wood and yellow brick Lutheran place of worship was designed by architect Juha Leiviskä in 1984. Under the trees nearby is a small area with a bench for silent reminiscence.See more..
Quite traditional Finnish churh. Renovated in 1950’s functionalism style. The ships hanging from the cieling are a reminder of men out in the sea.See more..
5.0Vallmogard(1 review) - Käyntiin ovat olleet pieniä konsertteja. Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings
The Art Nouveau style building designed by architect Lars Sonck in 1907 used to be the home of the poet and writer Mikael Lybeck. Today it serves as the cultural center for the city of Kauniainen, the venue can be booked for small concerts, dinners and seminars.See more..
