Helsingin Paarautatieasema, Finland

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Year: 1914.

The central railway station of Helsinki is the man landmark of the city. It was built in 1914 in the marvelous modern style. Gottlieb Eliel Saarinen – a famous architect – has projected this station. The process of the building lasted about 10 years. The station appeals both with its attractive exterior and wonderful interior decoration.

The area of the station is enormous, there are a lot of lights and other things, that made your waiting pleasant. Mostly granite was used as the main material of the building. This material was available, because it was quarried in the local quarries. The magnificent monolith concert building astonishes with its uncluttered exterior for more than a hundred of years. The building doesn’t have eye-catching elements of decoration. Modern specialists compare the strict and formal building with the typical post-revolutionary development like it was in the Soviet countries.

However, the station has some peculiar elements. The entrance is decorated with the sculptural composition "Lyhdynkantajat". This part of decoration belongs to Emil Wikström. The inner decoration of the station also has a special atmosphere. The central hall is decorated with the huge chandeliers. There were placed wonderful polished wood benches, where travelers can wait for their train. Note that the main decoration of the hall is the huge stained-glass window. More than that, there has placed one of the most famous national restaurants in Helsinki. It attracts people with the outstanding design, its walls are decorated with the handmade paintings.

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Fuel station: 'Öljyalan Palvelukeskus Oy' in 1 km

Supermarket: 'Alepa Eliel' in 0.07 km

Parking: 'EuroPark P-Eliel' in 0.17 km

Apotheek: 'Apteekki Express' in 0.06 km

Police station: 'Suojelupoliisi' in 1.11 km

Cafe/restaurant: 'Isabella Cafe' in 0.04 km

Railway station: 'Helsingin päärautatieasema' in 0.01 km

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» Helsinki-Malmi Airport HEM - in 10 km

» Vantaa Airport HEL - in 16 km

» Hyvinkaa Airport HYV - in 53 km

» Ulemiste Airport TLL - in 84 km

» Utti Airport UTI - in 135 km

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SATO HotelHome Kristianinkatu

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Sleep Well Apartments

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Vuokrahuone Design Accommodation

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Hostel Suomenlinna

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Top destination around Helsingin Paarautatieasema - Helsinki

The luxurious Original Sokos Hotel Presidentti Helsinki will never disappoint even hard-to-please guests. Its spacious guest rooms with lots of daylight are distinguished by elegant décor. The design of rooms and public spaces includes many wooden details. The hotel provides many extra services for its guests, including access to a large indoor swimming pool with natural daylight. When darkness falls to the city, head to Sevilla restaurant & bar, where guests are treated to sangria, a traditional Spanish beverage, and magnificent tapas snacks. Adjutantti sports bar is the right place to watch thrilling sports competitions, while fans of shopping will be pleased with a 10% discount in the nearby Sokos mall.

The upscale Holiday Inn Helsinki City Centre is open close to the main railway station. This hotel is targeted at fans of different types of sport and offers a ton of services for travelers with children. The hotel’s design is made in the traditional Scandinavian style, so expect to see skillful wooden décor and natural textiles. There is a high-quality playroom with kids’ furniture that will be liked by travelers with children. Moreover, families will be pleased to known that children are provided with free breakfasts at Holiday Inn Helsinki City Centre.
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