21 - Tampere
ABOUT TAMPERE
Founded in 1779 on an isthmus between two lakes (Nasijärvi and Pyhajärvi). With 225 118 inhabitants in 2016, Tampere is Finland's third largest city after Helsinki and Espoo. The red brick factories with their high chimneys and the Tammerkoski rapids and riverbanks form an original architectural ensemble in the city centre, in contrast to the usual urban canons. For the rest, the very orthogonal aspect of the streets is not necessarily in the best taste. The industrial development of the city has not detracted from the beautiful surroundings and the obvious charm of the 200 lakes around. Tampere is a university town and is economically and culturally dynamic. It also hosts many events, which in summer are usually held outdoors in the middle of its many parks (400 hectares). Lake Nasijarvi, stretching from Tampere to Virrat, and Lake Pyhajarvi, linking Hameenlinna to Tampere, offer a variety of possibilities for lake cruises. In this case, there are two itineraries to choose from: the Poet's Route and the Silver Line (Hopealinjat).
My advice about this city, it's a nice city with a really nice forest around but if you are not going there you don't miss a lot. One day to discover the city is enough.
TAMPERE CATHEDRAL
It was called "St. John's Church" before its elevation to the rank of cathedral in 1923. It was erected between 1902 and 1907 by Lars Sonck in the style of Romantic Nationalism. Its interior is decorated with several works by Hugo Simberg and the altarpiece is by Magnus Enckell. It is used by the Evangelical-Lutheran Church of Finland. The capacity of the cathedral is 2,000 seats. The Museums Directorate of Finland has classified the Cathedral and its cultural landscape as a built cultural site of national interest.
PYYNIKKI OBSERVATION TOWER
When Tampere was founded at the end of the 18th century the Pyynikki moraine was a common grazing area and the inhabitants freely used the wood for their domestic use. Protection of the moraine began in the 1830s when logging was forbidden. In 1888, the Ilomäki tower was erected there according to the plans of the architect Georg Schreck. It was destroyed by fire in 1918. The present tower, designed by architect Vilho Kolho2 , is 26 metres high1. It is located at the top of the Pyynikki hill, which is the highest moraine chain in the world. The red granite used for its construction was extracted from the islands of Aland.
If you go there not for the building but rather for the forest walk that is all around and the view from the top of the tower.
Founded in 1779 on an isthmus between two lakes (Nasijärvi and Pyhajärvi). With 225 118 inhabitants in 2016, Tampere is Finland's third largest city after Helsinki and Espoo. The red brick factories with their high chimneys and the Tammerkoski rapids and riverbanks form an original architectural ensemble in the city centre, in contrast to the usual urban canons. For the rest, the very orthogonal aspect of the streets is not necessarily in the best taste. The industrial development of the city has not detracted from the beautiful surroundings and the obvious charm of the 200 lakes around. Tampere is a university town and is economically and culturally dynamic. It also hosts many events, which in summer are usually held outdoors in the middle of its many parks (400 hectares). Lake Nasijarvi, stretching from Tampere to Virrat, and Lake Pyhajarvi, linking Hameenlinna to Tampere, offer a variety of possibilities for lake cruises. In this case, there are two itineraries to choose from: the Poet's Route and the Silver Line (Hopealinjat).
My advice about this city, it's a nice city with a really nice forest around but if you are not going there you don't miss a lot. One day to discover the city is enough.
TAMPERE CATHEDRAL
It was called "St. John's Church" before its elevation to the rank of cathedral in 1923. It was erected between 1902 and 1907 by Lars Sonck in the style of Romantic Nationalism. Its interior is decorated with several works by Hugo Simberg and the altarpiece is by Magnus Enckell. It is used by the Evangelical-Lutheran Church of Finland. The capacity of the cathedral is 2,000 seats. The Museums Directorate of Finland has classified the Cathedral and its cultural landscape as a built cultural site of national interest.
PYYNIKKI OBSERVATION TOWER
When Tampere was founded at the end of the 18th century the Pyynikki moraine was a common grazing area and the inhabitants freely used the wood for their domestic use. Protection of the moraine began in the 1830s when logging was forbidden. In 1888, the Ilomäki tower was erected there according to the plans of the architect Georg Schreck. It was destroyed by fire in 1918. The present tower, designed by architect Vilho Kolho2 , is 26 metres high1. It is located at the top of the Pyynikki hill, which is the highest moraine chain in the world. The red granite used for its construction was extracted from the islands of Aland.
If you go there not for the building but rather for the forest walk that is all around and the view from the top of the tower.
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