Notable Neo-Classical ensemble designed by Carl Ludvig Engel (1778-1840) for the new capital chosen in 1812. Expandable photographs, 360-degree panorama and history written for Virtual Finland by Frank Hellstén.
Illustrated article for Virtual Finland by Marja-Riitta Norri, Director of the Museum of Finnish Architecture.
A selection of pictures of the best in Finnish new architecture.
Beautiful photographs from Virtual Finland, with readable history by Dr. Carl Jacob Gardberg, State archaeologist.
St. Olaf's Castle was founded in 1475 by Erik Axelsson Tott. Official site of the National Board of Antiquities has beautiful photographs, brief history and visitor information.
Marja-Riitta Norri, Director of the Museum of Finnish Architecture, writes about the works of these two leading Finnish architects.
Biography and a presentation of the work of these two leading Finnish architects by Marja-Riitta Norri, director of the Museum of Finnish Architecture, for Virtual Finland.
Frank Hellstén describes this World Heritage example of 18th-century Finnish wood architecture for Virtual Finland. Includes's Kari Palsila's 360-degree panorama photographs.
A study of modernist architecture in the former Finnish city of Viipuri, including Viipuri Municipal Library by Alvar Aalto.
An illustrated description from The National Board of Antiquities Finland of Suomenlinna Fortress, Old Rauma Petäjävesi Old Church and Verla Groundwood and Board Mill.
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