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It is said that the Esplanade, constructed in the 1800's, served as a political dividing line of sorts when certain inhabitants of the country could not decide whether the Finnish or Swedish language should dominate!!
Proponents of the Finnish viewpoint ambled on the south side (Etelaesplanadi) while the Swedish-speaking Finns did so on the north side (Pohjoisesplanadi). Happily, this is no longer the case. This beautiful park runs between the north & south sides of the boulevard, beginning at the harbor and ending at the Swedish Theatre and today the park is a joy to those fortunate enough to visit it.
The Esplanade itself is a very wide pea-gravel walkway lined with trees, foliage and flowers and seating areas. At night elegant street lamps illuminate the walk way and statuary in this beautiful area. In the Summer there are free jazz concerts and in December the traditional Christmas Market appears.
The Esplanade is not only a grand place for a beautiful afternoon stroll but also an area hosting some of the finest hotels, restaurants and shops in Helsinki. Marimekko alone has 3 shops on the boulevard and Scandinavia's largest department store, Stockmann's will more than delight all true shoppers. You'll also find the upscale Savoy restaurant, and the historic "Kappeli" restaurant which is famous for its "Sibelius" menu featuring smoked artic char and beetroot mousse. For a little nightlife, try the hip Teatteri restaurant, bar and nightclub occupying the same building as the Swedish Theater. Don't forget the upscale Finnish souvenir shops along the way, but bring plenty of Euros for any shop you might slip into. Leave a Comment Directions: Within walking distance of the harbor, Market Square, and Senate Square. An Helsinki City Tourist and Convention Bureau Tour Shop is located on the Pohjoisesplanai side (north) near the harbor.
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Esplanadi Park (Esplanadipuisto) is located to the West from the Kauppatori square. The park is framed with streets Pohjoisesplanadi and Etalasesplanadi, built up with buildings in style of the neo-Renaissance in the second half of the XIX century. K.Engel and J.Erenstryom were the authors of a lay-out of the park in 1812.
The park accepted the modern view in 1831. The oldest lindens were planted in 1840. The park is a favourite place of walks of the townspeople and tourists. The restaurant "Chapel " (ravintola Kapeli) with a summer terrace is located in the east part of the park. There are many small ponds decorated by figures of boys of fishers and nymphs. Directions: Centre of the city
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The Esplanadi Boulevard is a pleasant, green area right in the city centre of Helsinki - a lovely park filled with benches, statues & scantily clad Finns (in summer that is:o), lined by the streets Pohjois-Esplanadi and Etelä-Esplanadi. (North- and south esplanade).
The park is divided into three parts by streets crossing through it - Runeberginesplanadi is the central part, with a 8-metre high monument to the Finnish national poet, Johan Ludvig Runeberg.
A great place to relax & enjoy an ice cream or a cup of coffee before doing some serious shopping on Pohjois-Esplanadi - I saw at least three Marimekko-shops in the area, the Stockmann department store is close to the western end of the street, and then there is Iittala, Aarikka, and the huge Academic Bookstore... :o) Leave a Comment Directions: Right in the city centre
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If you're in the city centre a lot then you will most definitely come across the esplanade. It is one of the main streets in Helsinki and leads right up to the harbour. It is a nice garden, with plenty of seats/benches for people to sit on. In one part there is also a cafe and a 'bandstand' (like in the picture to the left) where different kinds of music is played - when I was there I heard jazz perform and later a (soft) rock band.
Its a good place to just sit and relax for a bit especially if you've been doing a lot of sightseeing or shopping. Leave a Comment Directions: Centre of the city, right on the harbour.
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This is the place to go if you're after luxury shopping, people watching or just going for a leisurely stroll.
The Esplanade park stretches from Kauppatori westwards to the busy Mannerheimintie street and is flanked by two streets with expensive shops, restaurants and cafés.
In summer concerts are frequently held in the park. Leave a Comment Directions: Centre of the city
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The Esplanadi Boulevard is the heart of the tourism area, it is a great spot for people watching, but also for showing off. It is not common in Finland to see the 360 Modena model (I had to check the internet to find out what model it is, do not even assume that I recognise them). What I was wondering is that: Why I never see any nice blonde sitting next to the driver in those luxuries cars? Are the girls in Finland that smart? Leave a Comment Directions: Centre of the city
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The Esplanadi park is located in the centre of Helsinki, between two streets the northern Esplanadi and the southern Esplanadi. The park is opened in 1812.
In the middle of the park, you can find a statue of Johan Ludwig Runeberg. His name can´t be found on the statue, but you find the lyrics to our national anthem. Runebergs famous work was an epic poem Vänrikki Stoolin tarinat, it tells of the Finnish war with Russia in 1808-1809. The first poem "Maamme" (Our land), became the Finnish national anthem.
In summer time Esplanadi park is filled with people sitting on the grass having picnic or just enjoying the sun.
Helsinki harbour and the market square are just 10-15 min walk from the statue of Runeberg. Directions: Centre of the city
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The Esplanadi is a linear park with two streets beside it. In summer this is the place to be and be seen where there is always something going on. An ideal place to take a rest in one of the cafés under the trees and listen to some music. Leave a Comment Directions: Centre of the city
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Esplanadi is the boulevard that connects the main street Mannerheimintie and the Market-Square (this boulevard is also on the Finnish version of Monopol game). Actually it is a long park that has two streets on each side of it, Pohjoisesplanadi (pohjois=northern) and Etelaesplanadi (etela=southern). On these streets there are small shops, bars, restaurants, cafes etc. The statue in the middle of the park honours J.L. Runebaerg (1804-77) the national poet. There are two other statues of famous men at the western end of the park, the writer Zacharias Topelius (1818-98) and the poet Eino Leino(1878-1926). At the end of the Market-Square there is the famous fountain with a statue of the naked mermaid, Havis Amanda. Leave a Comment Directions: Centre of the city
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Esplanadi is the boulevard that connects the main street Mannerheimintie and the Market-Square (this boulevard is also on the Finnish version of Monopol game). Actually it is a long park that has two streets on each side of it, Pohjoisesplanadi (pohjois=northern) and Etelaesplanadi (etela=southern). On these streets there are small shops, bars, restaurants, cafes etc. The statue in the middle of the park honours J.L. Runebaerg (1804-77) the national poet. There are two other other statues of famous men at the western end of the park, the writer Zacharias Topelius (1818-98) and the poet Eino Leino(1878-1926). At the end of the Market-Square there is the famous fountain with a statue of the naked mermaid, Havis Amanda. Leave a Comment Directions: Centre of the city
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