Guided tours to architectural history of Helsinki

Helsinki railway station is one of the buildings designed by Eliel Saarinen. Image: Pietinen Aarne Oy / Helsinki City Museum.

If you are interested in architecture in Helsinki, the Museum of Finnish Architecture offers you a chance to learn about Finnish history, people, building materials and techniques in Helsinki architecture on a guided tour. Tours depart from the Museum of Finnish Architecture (Kasarmikatu 24), from Tuesday to Saturday at 11am in July and August. On … Continue reading Guided tours to architectural history of Helsinki

Burgher´s house museum – the oldest wooden building in central Helsinki

Burghers house museum from outside Image: Maija Astikainen / Helsinki city museum.

Burgher´s house museum is located in the Kruununhaka district and is the oldest wooden building in the central Helsinki. Exact year when the house was built is unknown but the Burgher´s house is known to exist already in 1818. The floor plan of the house is original, but the house and it´s surroundings and interior … Continue reading Burgher´s house museum – the oldest wooden building in central Helsinki