Tampere

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Tampere
Tampere is the third biggest city in Finland with
210 thousands citizens, and most populous inland
city in any of the Nordic countries. Its
located on south of Finland between two lakes
Näsijärvi and Pyhäjärvi and was founded in 1775
by Gustav III of Sweden. There are many woods,
lakes and swamps around Tampere.
The region of Tampere is called Pirkanmaa and
includes around 470 000 residents. Theres
relatively cold, because even in summer
temperature isns higher than 22 centigrades.
Location of Tampere in Finland
Coat-of-arms of Tampere
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Lakes Näsijärvi (256 km² in size) and Pyhäjärvi
(121.61 km² in size) are linked by river
Tammeroski, and they differ in level by 18
metres. Tammeroski is around two kilometres long
and it flows through the city centre. Due to
level difference between the lakes it has been
important power source through history, recently
for generating electricity. During the latter
half of 19th century Tampere had almost half of
Finland's industrial labour. It gave Tampere
nickname Manchester of the North. Industry of
the region is focused on mechanical engineering
and automation, information and communication
technologies, and health and biotechnology, as
well as pulp and paper industry education.
A tree-lined walking path beside Lake Tampere
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Cathedral of Tampere
City Centre with river Tammeroski
Cathedral of Tampere was designed by Lars Sonck
and built between 1902 and 1907. The cathedral is
famous for its frescoes, painted by renowned
symbolist Hugo Simberg between 1905 and 1906.
City is also known for its Tampere Film Festival,
an international short film festival, is held
every March and Tammerfest - Tampere's urban rock
festival held every July.
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In summer there are bright nights because city
isnt far from polar circle, so days are
separated only by few hours of twilight, but in
winter days are short and the night already
begins in the afternoon. There are also many
interesting things in centre of Tampere, like
this steam locomotive near to the railway station
or Näsinnuela tower (168m). There is an indoor
terrace in height of 120 metres. Its the tallest
observation tower in Nordic region.
A preserved VR Class Hv1 steam locomotive (no.
575)
Näsinnuela tower
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Näsijärvi originated after retire of iceberg 9000
years ago. There is a small, rocky island upon
which a lighthouse resides - it is the most
popular walking destination on the lake. Apart
from that it is the biggest lake in Tampere
region and in months February and March it is
entirely frozen.
View on lake Näsijärvi.
Maximal depth of water is about 58-63 metres, it
contains together 598 little islands and maximal
lenght of Näsijärvi is 40 kilometres.
Näsijärvi at winter
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Lake Pyhäjärvi is shapped like letter C and its
borders are extend even to city Nokia. Water here
is warmer then in Näsijärvi, because water here
flows through the Tammeroski rapids, but theres
too island. Its called Viikinsaari (Viking
Island) wheres old church with pagan symbols
inside, and on island is also the dance hall.
Pyhäjärvi
Name of the lake today means Holly Lake but
originally in older Finnish it probably meant
Border Lake. At winter the ice is close to 50cm.
Viikinsaari Island
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Pyynikki has been part of the city since its
foundation in 1779 and one of locations here is
Pispala. Its the old works quarter from older
industry periods. Wooden houses there was built
by families themselves. Until the late 19th
century were buildings in Tampere built from wood
and fire was serious danger. Because of this were
trained special night guards who watched over the
city at night.
Pispala
There are hilly terrain, so there are also many
wooden stairs. Next curiosity in Pispala is
Rajaportin sauna - oldest public sauna in Finland
that is still in use and was started in 1906.
Authentic wooden stairs
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Another interesting place is Pyynikki ridge.
Theres old observation tower in the middle of
Pyynikki park. Its 26 metres tall and in these
times theres cafeteria. It was built in 1929 of
red granit in the architectural style of
Classicism of the 1920s, on the top of Pyynikki
Ridge. It replaced an earlier wooden tower which
was built in 1888 and was damaged by war in
1918.This tower offers wide view on Tampere and
both lakes around.
Pyynikki tower (Pyynikin näkötorni) in 1932
and today
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The Pyynikki ridge is not far from Pispala. Ridge
was formed about 10000 years ago, during last ice
period. There are too ancient shores left by
ancient seas and lakes. Another interesting thing
in Pyynikki is Pyynikki beach, but water theres
warm enough for swimming only in summer.
Pyynikki Ridge
Pyynikki Ridge is situated between the lakes
Näsijärvi and Pyhäjärvi, about two kilometres
from city centre and its frequented turistic
destination.
Pyynikki beach
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