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Kauppatori 2 (Market Square) 2. Market open: Mon-Sat, in the sum- mer also Sun. Havis Amanda Fountain (Ville Vallgrén, 1908). The blue building by the square is the City Hall and the pale yellow one furt- her down is the Presidential Palace. There are ferry and water bus services to Suo- menlinna Sea Fortress and in the summer to Korkeasaari Zoo.To the right stands the Orthodox Uspensky Cathed- ral. Senaatintori 2 (Senate Square) 2. The Neoc- lassical ensemble around the Senate Square was created by the German-born archi- tect C.L. Engel in the early 19th century. To the right of the Helsinki Cathedral is the Palace of the Council of State, to the left the main building of the University of Helsinki and the Natio- nal Library of Finland. The statue in the square depicts Emperor Alexander II (Walter Runeberg, 1894). Aleksanterinkatu 2 Aleksanterinkatu is one of the city’s busiest shopping streets. Mikonkatu 2 In the northern side of the square you see the Finnish National Theatre (Onni Tar- janne, 1902). In the front of it, a statue of the writer Aleksis Kivi (Wäinö Aaltonen, 1939). To the left, the Ateneum Art Museum (Theodor Höjer, 1887) which houses the largest collections of art in Finland. Rautatieasema 2 Central Railway Station (Eliel Saarinen, 1918). Access to an underground shopping area and to the metro as well as an HSL service point. At the Mannerheimintie junction, to the right Lasipalatsi (Glass Palace), and the monument of President J.K. Paasikivi (Harry Kivijärvi, 1980). On the opposite side of the street the Main Post Office, Sanoma House (Jan Söderlund and Antti-Matti Siikala, 1995), the Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma (Steven Holl, 1998) and the equestrian stattue of C.G. Mannerheim, the Marshall of Finland (Aimo Tukiainen, 1960). Next the Helsinki Music Centre (Marko Kivistö, Ola Laiho and Mikko Pulkkinen 2011), across the street the Parliament Building (J.S. Sirén1924-31) and the National Museum. On the opposite side of the street the City Museum (Villa Hakasalmi) and Finlandia Hall (Alvar Aalto, 1962-75). Simonkatu 2 To the right the Kamppi cen- tre housing a shopping cent- re, bus terminal and metro station. In front of the centre in Narinkkatori, the entre- preneur statue (Eva Löfdahl, 2006). Opposite the centre in the old bus station, the City Planning Department’s information and exhibition space Laituri. Kamppi(M) 2 To the right Tennis Palace (Helge Lundström, 1937) which houses a movie theat- re and the Tennis Palace Art Museum. Nearby in Malmin- katu Helsinki Synagogue. Kauppakorkeakoulut 2 Straight ahead to the right Aalto University School of Economics (Hugo Harmia and Woldemar Baeckman, 1950) and to the left Han- ken School of Economics (Swedish language business school) (Kurt Simberg, 1951- 1953). Behind on Arkadi- ankatu the Natural History Museum and the statue ’Elk’ (Jussi Mäntynen, 1924). Sammonkatu 2 To the right behind the block of buildings the Temppeliau- kio Church (Timo and Tuomo Suomalainen, 1961-70). Apollonkatu 2 Töölöntori (Töölö Market Square) 2 Market open Mon-Sat Ooppera 2 The Finnish National Opera (Hyvämäki – Karhunen – Parkkinen, 1993). In the other side, the Olympic Stadium (Yrjö Lindegren and Toi- vo Jäntti, 1933-51) and the Sports Museum. In front of the Stadium, statues of the long-distance runners Paavo Nurmi (Wäinö Aaltonen, 1925) and Lasse Viren (Terho Sakki, 1994). Töölön halli 2 To the left, a tram depot, Tram Museum and Korjaamo Culture Factory. The Sibelius Monument at a short walk along Humalistonkatu. Kansaneläkelaitos 2 Headquarters of the Social Insurance Institution of Finland (Alvar Aalto,1956). To the right, Helsinki Ice Hall and Sonera Stadium football arena. Auroran sairaala 2 (Aurora Hospital) 2. To the right, Stadion Hostel and The Crescendo, a memorial to those who fell in the Civil War of 1918 (Taisto Martiskai- nen, 1970) Eläintarha 2 > 3 Karjalankatu 3 Alppila 3 To the right, the Linnan- mäki Amusement Park and Sea Life. To the left, Alppila Church (Keijo Ström and Olavi Tuomisto, 1957). Porvoonkatu 3 Urheilutalo 3 (Sports hall) 3. To the left, Brahen kenttä sport’s field featuring an ice-skating rink, skate rental and a café in winter time. Kaarlenkatu 3 Karhupuisto 3 (”Bear Park”) 3. The statue in the park is called ”the Bear on the Anthill” (Jussi Män- tynen, 1931). Kallio Church (Lars Sonck, 1912) stands in the background to the right. Kallion virastotalo 3 To the right, City Administra- tion Building Hakaniemi 3 Hakaniemi market place and the Market Hall (Einar Flin- kenberg, 1912). Market open Mon-Sat. In summer time, a waterbus service from the quay to the Korkeasaari Zoo. Varsapuistikko 3 To the right, the Botanical Gardens of the University. To the left, ”Maternal Love” stat- ue (Emil Cedercreutz, 1928). Kaisaniemi 3 Ylioppilastalo (Student House) 3 To the left, the Swedish Theatre (Eero Saarinen, 1936) and the Esplanadi Park. Back to the left a statue called ”Three Smiths”(Felix Nylund, 1932). Erottaja 3 Fredrikinkatu 3 Various design boutiques. To the right, Café Ekberg, the oldest cafe in Helsinki. Iso Roobertinkatu 3 To the left, a pedestrian zone with small shops & bouti- ques, restaurants and clubs. Viiskulma 3 (‘Five Corners’) 3. Record shops and small boutiques Eiran sairaala 3 (Eira Hospital) 3. To the right, Mikael Agricola Church (Lut- heran, Lars Sonck, 1935) and Eira Hospital (Lars Sonck, 1905). A district with Art Nouveau architecture. Kapteeninkatu 3 Neitsytpolku 3 Kaivopuisto 3 (Kaivopuisto Park) 3. To the right, the Roman Catholic St. Henry’s Cathedral (Lohrman, 1856-1860). Kaivopuisto is home to several foreign embassies. Olympialaituri 3 > 2 To the right, Olympic Terminal Eteläranta 2 The Old Market Hall dating back to the 1889 (under renovation; estimated to be completed in summer 2014). HSL’s service point Rautatientori metro station Tourist information Pohjoisesplanadi 19 visit- helsinki.fi 15 May – 14 Sep, Mon-Fri 9am-8pm, Sat-Sun 9am-6pm 15 Sep – 14 May, Mon-Fri 9am- 6pm, Sat-Sun 10am-4pm 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 1 Kaupunkimittausosasto, Helsinki 009/2013 3 2 3 2 2 2 3 3 2 2 3 3 2 3 Tram routes M Kamppi Kampen M Ruoholahti Gräsviken M Rautatientori Järnvägstorget Central Railway Station M Kaisaniemi Kajsaniemi M Hakaniemi Hagnäs M Sörnäinen Sörnäs

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  • Kauppatori 2(Market Square) 2. Market open: Mon-Sat, in the sum-mer also Sun. Havis Amanda Fountain (Ville Vallgrn, 1908). The blue building by the square is the City Hall and the pale yellow one furt-her down is the Presidential Palace. There are ferry and water bus services to Suo-menlinna Sea Fortress and in the summer to Korkeasaari Zoo.To the right stands the Orthodox Uspensky Cathed-ral.

    Senaatintori 2 (Senate Square) 2. The Neoc-lassical ensemble around the Senate Square was created by the German-born archi-tect C.L. Engel in the early 19th century. To the right of the Helsinki Cathedral is the Palace of the Council of State, to the left the main building of the University of Helsinki and the Natio-nal Library of Finland. The statue in the square depicts Emperor Alexander II (Walter Runeberg, 1894).

    Aleksanterinkatu 2Aleksanterinkatu is one of the citys busiest shopping streets.

    Mikonkatu 2In the northern side of the square you see the Finnish National Theatre (Onni Tar-janne, 1902). In the front of it, a statue of the writer Aleksis Kivi (Win Aaltonen, 1939).

    To the left, the Ateneum Art Museum (Theodor Hjer, 1887) which houses the largest collections of art in Finland.

    Rautatieasema 2Central Railway Station (Eliel Saarinen, 1918). Access to an underground shopping area and to the metro as well as an HSL service point. At the Mannerheimintie junction, to the right Lasipalatsi (Glass Palace), and the monument of President J.K. Paasikivi (Harry Kivijrvi, 1980). On the opposite side of the street the Main Post Office, Sanoma House (Jan Sderlund and Antti-Matti Siikala, 1995), the Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma (Steven Holl, 1998) and the equestrian stattue of C.G. Mannerheim, the Marshall of Finland (Aimo Tukiainen, 1960). Next the Helsinki Music Centre (Marko Kivist, Ola Laiho and Mikko Pulkkinen 2011), across the street the Parliament Building (J.S. Sirn1924-31) and the National Museum. On the opposite side of the street the City Museum (Villa Hakasalmi) and Finlandia Hall (Alvar Aalto, 1962-75).

    Simonkatu 2To the right the Kamppi cen- tre housing a shopping cent-re, bus terminal and metro station. In front of the centre in Narinkkatori, the entre- preneur statue (Eva Lfdahl, 2006). Opposite the centre

    in the old bus station, the City Planning Departments information and exhibition space Laituri.

    Kamppi(M) 2To the right Tennis Palace (Helge Lundstrm, 1937) which houses a movie theat-re and the Tennis Palace Art Museum. Nearby in Malmin-katu Helsinki Synagogue.

    Kauppakorkeakoulut 2Straight ahead to the right Aalto University School of Economics (Hugo Harmia and Woldemar Baeckman, 1950) and to the left Han-ken School of Economics (Swedish language business school) (Kurt Simberg, 1951-1953). Behind on Arkadi-ankatu the Natural History Museum and the statue Elk (Jussi Mntynen, 1924).

    Sammonkatu 2To the right behind the block of buildings the Temppeliau-kio Church (Timo and Tuomo Suomalainen, 1961-70).

    Apollonkatu 2

    Tlntori(Tl Market Square) 2 Market open Mon-Sat

    Ooppera 2The Finnish National Opera (Hyvmki Karhunen Parkkinen, 1993). In the other side, the Olympic Stadium (Yrj Lindegren and Toi-vo Jntti, 1933-51) and the

    Sports Museum. In front of the Stadium, statues of the long-distance runners Paavo Nurmi (Win Aaltonen, 1925) and Lasse Viren (Terho Sakki, 1994).

    Tln halli 2To the left, a tram depot, Tram Museum and Korjaamo Culture Factory. The Sibelius Monument at a short walk along Humalistonkatu.

    Kansanelkelaitos 2Headquarters of the Social Insurance Institution of Finland (Alvar Aalto,1956). To the right, Helsinki Ice Hall and Sonera Stadium football arena.

    Auroran sairaala 2(Aurora Hospital) 2. To the right, Stadion Hostel and The Crescendo, a memorial to those who fell in the Civil War of 1918 (Taisto Martiskai-nen, 1970)

    Elintarha 2 > 3

    Karjalankatu 3

    Alppila 3To the right, the Linnan-mki Amusement Park and Sea Life. To the left, Alppila Church (Keijo Strm and Olavi Tuomisto, 1957).

    Porvoonkatu 3

    Urheilutalo 3 (Sports hall) 3. To the left, Brahen kentt sports field featuring an ice-skating rink,

    skate rental and a caf in winter time.

    Kaarlenkatu 3 Karhupuisto 3(Bear Park) 3. The statue in the park is called the Bear on the Anthill (Jussi Mn-tynen, 1931). Kallio Church (Lars Sonck, 1912) stands in the background to the right.

    Kallion virastotalo 3To the right, City Administra-tion Building

    Hakaniemi 3Hakaniemi market place and the Market Hall (Einar Flin-kenberg, 1912). Market open Mon-Sat. In summer time, a waterbus service from the quay to the Korkeasaari Zoo.

    Varsapuistikko 3To the right, the Botanical Gardens of the University. To the left, Maternal Love stat- ue (Emil Cedercreutz, 1928).

    Kaisaniemi 3 Ylioppilastalo(Student House) 3 To the left, the Swedish Theatre (Eero Saarinen, 1936) and the Esplanadi Park. Back to the left a statue called Three Smiths(Felix Nylund, 1932).

    Erottaja 3 Fredrikinkatu 3Various design boutiques. To the right, Caf Ekberg, the oldest cafe in Helsinki.

    Iso Roobertinkatu 3To the left, a pedestrian zone with small shops & bouti-ques, restaurants and clubs.

    Viiskulma 3(Five Corners) 3. Record shops and small boutiques

    Eiran sairaala 3(Eira Hospital) 3. To the right, Mikael Agricola Church (Lut-heran, Lars Sonck, 1935) and Eira Hospital (Lars Sonck, 1905). A district with Art Nouveau architecture.

    Kapteeninkatu 3 Neitsytpolku 3 Kaivopuisto 3(Kaivopuisto Park) 3. To the right, the Roman Catholic St. Henrys Cathedral (Lohrman, 1856-1860). Kaivopuisto is home to several foreign embassies.

    Olympialaituri 3 > 2To the right, Olympic Terminal

    Etelranta 2The Old Market Hall dating back to the 1889 (under renovation; estimated to be completed in summer 2014).

    HSLs service pointRautatientori metro station

    Tourist informationPohjoisesplanadi 19 visit-helsinki.fi 15 May 14 Sep, Mon-Fri 9am-8pm, Sat-Sun 9am-6pm 15 Sep 14 May, Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat-Sun 10am-4pm

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  • Helsinki sightseeing

    Explore Helsinki at your own pace with a day ticket

    A day ticketis your key to getting around in the Helsinki metropolitan area. The tickets available on single-charge cards allow you to get around with ease and at low-cost for 1-7 days.

    Single tickets can be purchased from drivers and ticket machines, or by mobile phone.

    A mobile ticketcan be ordered by sending an SMS A 1 to 16355. In return, you will receive a single ticket that is valid for one hour on the metro, trams, Suomenlinna ferry, eastern metro feeder buses and VRs commuter trains within Helsinki. Please make sure that you have received the ticket before boarding a vehicle or entering the metro platform area. The service is available with connections of Aina (+GoMobile-prepaid), DNA, Elisa (no prepaid), Kolumbus, Saunalahti, Sonera and Tele Finland. The price of the ticket will be included in your phone bill.

    Tram tickets are valid only on trams. The ticket allows you to transfer from one tram to another within one hour. The tickets are available from ticket machines. There are no tram tickets for children.

    HSL Customer Servicetel. 09 4766 4000MonFri 7am7pm, SatSun 9am5pm

    www.hsl.fi www.reittiopas.fi

    HSLs service points Rautatientori metro station Open Mon-Thu 7.30am-7pm, Fri and on eves of public holidays 7.30am-5pm, Sat 10am-3pm.

    Itkeskus metro stationOpen Mon-Fri 10am-5.15pm.

    Pasila, Opastinsilta 6 Aa Open Mon-Fri 8.30am-4pm

    Tel. + 358 9 4766 4000

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    MRuoholahtiGrsviken

    MRautatientoriJrnvgstorgetCentral Railway Station

    MKaisaniemiKajsaniemi

    MHakaniemiHagns

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