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Interesting places in Tampere:Tampere (Swedish name Tammerfors) is a city in southern Finland located between two lakes, Näsijärvi and Pyhäjärvi, at 61°30'N 23°46'E. Since the two lakes differ in level by 18 metres, the Tammerkoski rapids linking them have been an important power source throughout history, most recently for generating electricity. Railway tracks from many parts of the nation merge at Tampere, making it an important railway junction.
Museums
Vladimir Ilyich strikes a pose
- Amuri Museum of Workers' Housing, Satakunnankatu 49, ☎ +358 3 5656 6690, [23]. Tue-Sun 10-18. Open in summer only.. Amuri is a block of old houses from the 19th century in which workers used to live. Houses form an almost closed inner court, and share only one kitchen. Adults 5€, children (7-16) 1€.
- Finnish Labour Museum Werstas (Työväenmuseo Werstas), Väinö Linnan aukio 8, [24]. Tue-Sun 11-18. Lots of different exhibitions to see. Currently on display the history of the Finnish Social Security, Worker's Century and soon to be opened exhibition about the famous Finnish writer Väinö Linna. The fee is also valid for Textile Industry Museum and Steam Engine Museum (the largest Steam Engine ever used on land in Finland). Adults 5€, students, pensioners and unemployed 4€, children (7-15) 2€.
- Lenin Museum, Hämeenpuisto 28, [25]. Mon-Fri 09-18, Sat Sun 11-16. Tampere's most offbeat attraction and well worth a visit if you have any interest, serious or humorous, in the Soviet revolutionary figure who spent some time in exile in Tampere. Lenin and Stalin met for the first time in this very apartment. Exhibits include a sofa that Lenin slept on and more busts that you can shake a stick at. There is also a wacky but fairly expensive gift shop. 5€.
- Mineral Museaum, Hämeenpuisto 20, ☎ +358 3 5656 6046, [26]. Tue-Fri 09-17, Sat-Sun 10-18. Museum of rocks and minerals. Exhibition consists of about 5000 items. Adults 5€, children (7-16) and students 1€.
- Rupriikki, Väinö Linnan aukio 13 (Finlayson), ☎ +358 3 5656 6411 (rupriikki@tampere.fi), [27]. Tue-Sun 10-18. Media museum focusing on history and development of mass communications. Adults 5€, children (7-16) and students 1€.
- Sara Hildén Art Museum, Särkänniemi (sara.hilden@tampere.fi), [28]. Tue-Sun 11-18. Modern art, both Finnish and foreign.
- Spy Museum (Vakoilumuseo), Satakunnankatu 18, [29]. Jun-Aug: Mon-Sat 10-18, Sun 11-17. Sep-May: Mon-Sat 12-18, Sun 11-17. Claims to be the first spy museum in the world, exhibiting everything from spy cameras to secret weapons. Admission €7 (adults) / €5.50 (children and students).
- Tampere Art Museum (Tampereen taidemuseo), Hämeenpuisto 20, [30]. Tue-Sun 10-18. . Best known for its permanent Moominvalley exhibition , showcasing Tove Jansson's lovable troll family. 4€.
- Vapriikki, Veturiaukio 4, [32]. Jun-Aug: Mon-Tue, Thu-Sun 10-18, Wed 11-20. Sep-May: Tue, Thu-Sun 10-18, Wed 11-20. Changing exhibitions. Basic exhibitions include history of Pirkanmaa, shoe museum and hockey museum. Adults 5€, children (7-16) and students 1€, pensioners and unemployed 4€. Some exhibitions may cause extra.
Churches
- Kaleva Church (Kalevan kirkko), Liisanpuisto 1, [33]. Designed by famous architect Reima Pietilä in 1966.
- Messukylä's Old Church (Messukylän vanha kirkko), Kivikirkontie 2, [34]. The oldest building in Tampere, built during the medieval times.
- Tampere Cathedral (Tampereen tuomiokirkko), Tuomiokirkonkatu, [35]. Architectocnically significant church designed by architect Lars Sonck. Basils famous frescos, including , , and , are painted by Hugo Simberg.
- Tampere Parish (Tampereen ortodoksikirkko), Suvantokatu 10, [36]. Tampere Orthodox Church.
Others
- Pispala. A ridge between lake Näsijärvi and lake Pyhäjärvi. Formerly a working-class neighborhood, the area has gentrified radically and is currently one of the most exclusive neighbourhoods in Tampere. However, you can still get a glimpse of the history at the area as there are lots of original houses left. Along with neighouring Pyynikki it forms an important historical area of Tampere. You can enjoy nature at the Pyynikki park and climb up to Pyynikki tower for nice views over the ridge, lakes and the city and enjoy coffee & famous doughnuts afterwards. In the summer you can also stop by at Pyynikin kesäteatteri by Lake Pyhäjärvi to enjoy open-air theatre and experience the revolving auditorium.
- Särkänniemi Adventure Park (Särkänniemi), [37]. Adventure park 01-May - 01-Sep, art museum and restaurant throughout the year. Includes a dolphinarium and the landmark Näsinneula tower, topped by the inevitable revolving restaurant. On a summer day the views of the surrounding forests and lakes are quite nice though. Entrance 6€, single ride ticket 5€, day pass 29€ (includes entrance).
- Tampere city library and Pirkanmaa regional library (Metso), Pirkankatu 2, [38]. Mon-Fri 09.30-20.00, Sat 09.30-15.00. In 1978 a competition was arranged for the design of a new main library. The jury unanimously chose the design by Raili and Reima Pietilä. The architects said they had been influenced by various elements, such as Celtic ornaments, sheep horns and glacial spin formations. The constructional basic idea was space coiling spirally like the shell of a snail. The form of a bird appeared in the design process. Increasingly, the building began to resemble a large game bird - capercaillie. In fact, the library is known under the Finnish name "Metso". Seen from above, the building looks like a bird carrying a shield.
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Sunset @ Pyhäjärvi
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Pyhäjärvi is a lake in western Finland. Although the name means in modern Finnish holy lake, it probably meant originally border lake. Pyhäjärvi is shaped like the letter C with the cities of Tampere and Nokia on the northern end, and town of Lempäälä at the southern end. The lake is fed by the water running through the Tammerkoski rapids in the center of Tampere. Because of the rapids, the water in Pyhäjärvi is warmer and richer in ozone than that in the northern lake, Näsijärvi, which results in the life in this lake being richer, even though the water is more polluted. *wikipedia.org*
Tampella
Made by anna_bee
the old sign of tampella-factory was put back up after it was taken down, rather secretly at night, about ten years ago when the factory changed its name to tamrock. all this time people claimed that the sign from 1940's is an essential part of the area and should be returned to it's place. there is is now, how do you think? (actually, it has been there for nearly two weeks already, but the sky has been too grey for the sign to stand up in a photo... slavery of weather.)
Tampere city view
Made by Tölkin Palautus
View of Tampere with the Näsinneula torni. The tower on the right shows the weather contidions according to the lights it has activate. The picture is taken from the Pyynikin näkötorni
Tammerkoski, 2003
Made by decade_null
Some more photos from October 2003. The same location at night can be seen and here.
pier, water, sky
Made by Vesa-Valtteri
a long exposure. i like the grainy outcome very much. yea had to do some photoshopping to achieve this mood.
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