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Senate Square, Helsinki

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The Helsinki Cathedral, Government Palace, National Library of Finland, and main University of Helsinki building surround Senate Square and make up a collective vision of neoclassical design. This historical square boasts the architectural influence of Carl Ludvig Engel and is home to the oldest building in the city center, Sederholm House, built in 1757. Stroll the square to view these stately structures, stopping to take a seat on the cathedral's stairs and to examine the statue of Alexander II, a monument of Russian expansionism in Finland. The square hosts many events, including concerts and art exhibits. See Senate Square and all Helsinki has to offer by arranging your trip with our Helsinki travel route builder tool .

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• By nagaokakyushu

  ヘルシンキ市内を観光するホッポオン・ホップオフの発着所にもなっておりこの広場はトラムでも簡単にいくことができるので、とても良い広場だと思いました。  more »

  I thought it was very good because it has become the hot POON hop Helsinki City Center, this square can easily take tram in Plaza.
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• By Alejandro0261

  Una plaza no muy amplia frente a la catedral rodeada de edificios llamativos y por el sector de la catedral con unas gradas que suben hacia esta. Lugar para conocer pero nada en especial.  more »

  A not very wide square opposite the Cathedral surrounded by striking buildings and by the sector of the Cathedral with some steps which climb towards this. Place to meet but nothing in particular.
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• By Ruvimbo Natalie Mavhiki - Hodzi

  Helsinki's attraction. Good place to bask in the sun in summer and watch people. Nice views for pictures. Close to main attractions. The big white church is beautiful

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• By esa aho

  Crowdy and touristic. Nothing even remotely resembling a Finnish market square. But something interesting often attached to the piers. Anyway worth visiting.

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