Pirkanmaa

Tampere is a city located about 170 kilometers north of Helsinki in the Pirkanmaa region. It is the third largest city in Finland ( in terms of population) and was the capital of the country long ago. It is now the second largest

Tampere Cathedral was built by Lars Sonck between 1902 and 1907, when Finland still belonged to the Russian Empire. The cathedral is famous for its frescoes, which were made by renowned symbolist painter Hugo Simberg between 1905 and

It is a natural park that is located half way between Tampere and Helsinki, in a small town called Hammelinna. It is a natural park in a special Belle, and there are plenty of lakes there to admire. You can climb the tower to enjoy

It is a Gothic style church that was constructed in 1881 and designed by Theodor Decker (Born in Helsinki in 1838). It is located in the city of Tampere, which is a city in Finland with many people. In my opinion this church is much

The is an interesting museum to visit. It is filled with works of art that have electric motors, lamps and spotlights. There you will also find sculptures of steel surfaces, glass and mirrors to reflect the surrounding space and light.

Hiekka Kustaa was born in 1855 in Laitila, where he spent his childhood. He moved from Laitila at the age of fourteen to serve his apprenticeship in the workshop of Holm, a goldsmith in Uusikaupunki. He took his apprentice exam in

The Tampere Art Museum was established in 1931. Beginning early last century, the Tampere Art Society began its creation. The museum is known for its active exhibition policy, especially the presentation of exhibitions featuring

The story goes back to the founding of Tampere in 1779. The burghers, armed their crop plantations on the western edge of the new town. The industrialization in the mid 1800s brought heavy new citizens of the city. Newcomers need a