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WHAT YOU VISIT
Finlandia Hall
Get to know the architects behind some of Helsinki's most prestigious buildings with a visit to Finlandia Hall, designed by the world famous architect Alvar Aalto. Tucked on the shores of Töölö bay, the complex, built between 1967 and 1975, holds a main auditorium, a chamber music hall, and a congress wing. Step inside and learn how Alvar and partners Aino, and Elissa Aalto transformed Helsinki's cityscapes from Nordic Classicism into Modern design with iconic sites such as the Aalto House, Studio Aalto, House of Culture among others.

PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES
While each architectural masterpiece during the tour offers an ideal photo op, you can't miss the sculptures outside the Music Center. Standing 13 meters high (42 feet), the aluminum and steel artwork is surrounded by stacks of logs and grand piano lids.

REFRESHMENTS
After touring the exhibition at Finlandia Hall, be treated to coffee / tea and a sweet pastry in the Finlandia Hall Cafe.

WHAT YOU SEE ALONG THE WAY
During your Finnish architectural journey, you'll explore Helsinki's fine and varied architecture beginning with a visit to Senate Square, designed by Carl Ludvig Engel. A walking tour takes you past the majestic Helsinki Cathedral and University Building-both Engel creations. Modern architecture awaits as you board a coach to the Oodi Library. En route you'll pass Kiasma the Moderna Art Museum, the nine-story glass-covered Sanoma Talo building and the Music Center. Upon arrival at Oodi you'll marvel at its wave-like exterior clad entirely in Finnish spruce.