Castle of culture
by Zirpsis about Finnish National Theatre
The repertoire in this institution is more elitist, classy serious art, if you like. So you won't see any musicals here but, for instance, Shakespeare's or Moliere's or well known Finnish plays, also contemporary playwrights.
Designed by Onni Tarjanne, this theatre building represents national romantic style and it was ready in 1902. It was fully renovated a few years back and looks great now. There are two major scenes (Big with 885 seats and Small with 309 seats) and two smaller ones (Willensauna with158 seats and Omapohja with 78 seats).
The statue in the front (guy sitting), Aleksis Kivi, is regarded as Finland's national writer.
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Helsinki Hello, Can you hear ME !!
by neilgriff
Yipppeeeee, I'm coming to Helsinki, I hope to arrive Saturday 28th June. Look out for me. I'm heading to St Petersburg, so any tips or advise much needed. I'm told a train is the best way. Anyone know or a resonable price Hotel for Saturday night. Let me know please, Neil Thank You
Re: Helsinki Hello, Can you hear ME !!
by kimmo_v
There are few hostels that are reasonable priced and them are located excellent;
-Gasthaus Omapohja(appr. 54 EUR/night, just next to railway station in the house of National theater),Adress:Itäinen Teatterikuja
3 A, 00100 Helsinki,
tel. 09-666 211, fax 09-62228 0053.
City Apartments(http://www.cityapartments.fi/index1.htm, appr. 80 EUR/night in studio room)
-Hostel Lönnrot
Lönnrotinkatu 16,
00120 Helsinki,
Helsinki,
Finland
Tel. +358 9 693 2590,
Fax +358 9 693 2482
e-mail: hostel@saunalahti.fi
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