A striking example of neo-Byzantine architecture is the Orthodox Church of St. Alexander Nevsky and St. Nicholas. This religious building reminds locals of a time when their country was part of Tsarist Russia. It should be noted that only a couple of monuments of this style have survived in Scandinavia, which makes the church even more unique.
The Kaleva Church is the monument of the later period. It was built in 1966 and is a true example of Art Nouveau. The stately building of iron, concrete and glass looks simply irresistible; for connoisseurs of architecture Kaleva Church is the embodiment of the most courageous and progressive modern trends. An incredible number of museums and galleries operate in Tampere; each cultural venue can boast of a unique collection of exhibits.
Travelers staying on vacation with children have to include a visit the Haihara Doll Museum to the excursion program. It is located in the picturesque old mansion, which is also of great architectural and historical value. The museum exhibition consists of more than four thousand antique dolls that were brought from different parts of the world. The age of the oldest exhibits is more than nine centuries. Haihara remains one of the most visited cultural venues of the city.
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