The Treasures of Architecture
Espoo is renowned for its significant architecture.
One of the most interesting architectural areas in Espoo is Otaniemi which master plan is made by Alvar Aalto. Aalto is probably the most well-known Finnish architect representing functionalism. He has also designed a dozen of the central buildings, like the main building and the library, in Otaniemi.
Tapiola - "Garden City"- suburbs is a unique and modern area where top architecture meets everyday life. Planning of Tapiola started in 1950's by famous architects like Viljo Revell, Kaija and Heikki Sirén, Veikko Malmio and Aarno Ruusuvuori.
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Espoo Cultural Centre
The Espoo Cultural Centre is the main venue for cultural life and performed arts in Espoo. Designed by architect Arto Sipinen, the "Moon Bridge" cont... Read more
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Marketanpuisto Park
The Marketan puisto park is an exhibition park for garden and park building. Products and expertise from over 110 exhibitors are on permanent displa... Read more
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Tapiola Garden City
The building of the Tapiola centre began in late 1950s based on a suggestion from the architect Aarne Ervi, who had won the planning competition. On... Read more
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The Gallen-Kallela Museum
The Finnish national artist's castle-like atelier home, built 1911-13 in the Art Nouveau style and still in its original attire. Read more
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Villa Rulludd
Villa Rulludd, the Villa Museum of the Espoo City Museum is located at the seaside on a beautiful peninsula. It is a rare remaining example of early... Read more
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WeeGee Exhibition Centre
WeeGee is a museum centre full of things to see, do and experience. The centre has 5 museums, a modern art gallery, a media art centre, a museum shop... Read more
