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10 A TOUR OF TAMPERE A TOUR OF TAMPERE 11 FINLAYSON Finlayson towels and bedclothes are to be found in virtually all Finnish households, and grandparents of many Tampere folk have worked at the Finlayson cotton factory. The textile workers of the early 20th century lived in housing provided by the factory itself and took their children to day care and a school maintained by the factory. In the factory’s shop they paid using the factory’s own currency, and when they fell ill they were treated by doctors in the factory’s hospital. For these workers, Finlayson was a city within a city. VAPRIIKKI The Satakunnansilta bridge takes you east of the Tammerkoski rapids. In the old Tampella workshop, Museum Centre Vapriikki houses a permanent exhibition on the Tampere Region, the Shoe Museum and the Finnish Hockey Hall of Fame plus visiting exhibitions. Near the factory buildings, at the edge of an English-style garden, are the Finlayson Palace, previously the factory manager’s residence and now a restaurant, and the Finlayson Church, which is today the most popular wedding church in Tampere. Established in 1820 by James Finlayson, the culturally and historically valuable cotton factory and its surroundings are situated on the shore of the Tammerkoski rapids at the northern end of the Keskustori Central Square, right in the city centre. Today the old factory milieu provides an atmospheric setting for culture. The history of the factory area is exhibited at the Werstas Central Museum of Labour and in the Steam Engine Museum. Other places of interest in the area include the Rupriikki Media Museum, the unique Spy Museum, a graphics workshop and the rotating art displays at the exhibition venue in the Väinö Linna square. There is a waffle café and a gift shop as part of the Wärjäämö art workshop as well as a display of art created by mentally handicapped adults. Finlayson’s old spinning mill is now the Siperia business centre, providing a roof for businesses, museums, restaurants and cafés. The old weaving hall houses a cinema complex and the Plevna brewery restaurant. CITY CENTRE EAST SIDE In Tampere, old and new often meet harmoniously. The business centre east of the Tammerkoski rapids is watched over by the mighty Tampere Cathedral, a jewel of the early 20th century National Romantic style with its famous works of art. To the south, on the Sorinaukio Square, is the Orthodox Church built in the Neo Byzantine style. Here, too, an old factory milieu lends character to new business activity. The dye works of the one-time broadcloth factory today house the Verkaranta Arts and Crafts Centre, and the former factory office above is now the Tampere City Tourist Office. The Koskikeskus Shopping Centre and Tampere Stadium represent more modern architecture.
12 A TOUR OF TAMPERE A TOUR OF TAMPERE 13 TAMMELA & KALEVA The Tammelantori market offers a splendid opportunity to get acquainted with the local food culture. Taste the pride of Tampere – black sausage with lingonberry jam and perhaps some milk. The looks might raise suspicions, but it’s very likely that you’ll be back to the sausage stall for more! PYYNIKKI & PISPALA Finns and saunas are inseparable. Tampere offers an opportunity to immerse oneself in the experience with other sauna lovers at the century-old Rajaportti sauna, the oldest functional public sauna in Finland. Rajaportti gives a sense of the old-time atmosphere of the working people’s city. the agenda inside this architecturally fascinating building are classical and popular music, exhibitions and a wide variety of cultural events. The University of Tampere campus borders alongside. Across the Sorsapuisto park is a remarkable example of modern architecture, the Kaleva Church designed by Reima and Raili Pietilä. With its various details and a form that resembles the early Christian fish symbol, the building as a whole is a work of art which impresses aficionados of architecture and laymen alike. Aspects of local history and the stories of families in Tampere converge at the Kalevankangas cemetery. The Old Customs House cultural centre has become a concept among Finnish rock enthusiasts. The more than a century-old building is situated close to the railway station. It’s well worth checking the gig calendar in advance to reserve an evening of good music. High-standard seminars, domestic meetings and international congresses are arranged at Tampere Hall. Also on The Rajaportti sauna is set in nostalgic surroundings in the Pispala district. The beautiful wooden houses on the slopes of the Pispala ridge and astonishing lake views radiate the original Tampere spirit and living history. Beside Pispala, west of the city centre, is another distinctive district rich in tradition, namely the beautiful Pyynikki ridge. Formed during the ice age, Pyynikki is considered to be the world’s highest gravel ridge and has received recognition as a nationally valuable landscape. The Pyynikki observation tower offers a chance to take in some beautiful scenery as well as enjoy a delicious doughnut in the ground floor café. From the observation tower, sightseers can either continue their journey down Pyynikki’s slopes to the swimming beach on the shores of Lake Pyhäjärvi and the distinctive summer theatre with its rotating auditorium, or stroll along the forest trails to Pispala.
Page 1 and 2: Tampere City Tourist Office Verkate
Page 3 and 4: 4 GOOD TO KNOW GOOD TO KNOW 5 EMERG
Page 5: 8 A TOUR OF TAMPERE A TOUR OF TAMPE
Page 9 and 10: 16 GUIDED TOURS AND CRUISES GUIDED
Page 11 and 12: 20 SÄRKÄNNIEMI SÄRKÄNNIEMI 21 T
Page 13 and 14: 24 RESTAURANTS AND CAFÉS RESTAURAN
Page 15 and 16: 2 Nahkakuja 1 2 1 Hiekkakuja 2 1 Ha
Page 17 and 18: 32 MUSEUMS AND EXHIBITIONS MUSEUMS
Page 19 and 20: 36 MUSEUMS AND EXHIBITIONS MUSEUMS
Page 21 and 22: 40 MUSEUMS AND EXHIBITIONS TAMPERE
Page 23 and 24: 44 THEATRE, FILMS, CLASSICAL MUSIC
Page 25 and 26: 48 SPORTS, NATURE AND FEELING GOOD
Page 27 and 28: 52 ACCOMMODATION ACCOMMODATION 53 C

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