Virtual Globetrotting: Finland

Virtual Globetrotting: Finland http://virtualglobetrotting.com/ A great way to explore everything that can be seen from space! en-us Copyright 2009 admin@virtualglobetrotting.com (Nic) admin@virtualglobetrotting.com (Nic) Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:58:04 -0800 http://backend.userland.com/rss <![CDATA[Nokia Networks Systems]]>

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Nokia Networks Systems
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By: koho56
@ 2009-11-08 06:58:04]]>

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Nokia Networks Systems
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By: koho56
@ 2009-11-08 06:58:04]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/nokia-networks-systems/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/nokia-networks-systems/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:58:04 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/nokia-networks-systems/ 61.48564300 23.76278200 <![CDATA[Pirkkahalli Centre]]>

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Pirkkahalli Centre
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By: koho56
@ 2009-11-08 06:20:08]]>

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Pirkkahalli Centre
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By: koho56
@ 2009-11-08 06:20:08]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/pirkkahalli-centre/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/pirkkahalli-centre/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:20:08 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/pirkkahalli-centre/ 61.46384500 23.73259200 <![CDATA[Bauhaus]]>

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Bauhaus
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By: koho56
@ 2009-11-08 04:01:48]]>

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Bauhaus
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By: koho56
@ 2009-11-08 04:01:48]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bauhaus/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bauhaus/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 04:01:48 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bauhaus/ 61.46498400 23.71575900 <![CDATA[Lightship Kalbådagrund]]>

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Lightship Kalbådagrund
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-10-24 07:51:05]]>

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Lightship Kalbådagrund
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-10-24 07:51:05]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lightship-kalb-dagrund/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lightship-kalb-dagrund/ Sat, 24 Oct 2009 07:51:05 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lightship-kalb-dagrund/ 63.09245300 21.60334700 <![CDATA[Lightship Relandersgrund]]>

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Lightship Relandersgrund
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-10-24 07:04:46]]>

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Lightship Relandersgrund
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-10-24 07:04:46]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lightship-relandersgrund/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lightship-relandersgrund/ Sat, 24 Oct 2009 07:04:46 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lightship-relandersgrund/ 60.16932800 24.95897600 <![CDATA[Chessboard]]>

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Chessboard
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By: koho56
@ 2009-10-03 18:15:55]]>

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Chessboard
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By: koho56
@ 2009-10-03 18:15:55]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/chessboard-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/chessboard-1/ Sat, 03 Oct 2009 18:15:55 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/chessboard-1/ 61.50716200 23.82857300 <![CDATA[Pyynikin kesäteatteri]]>

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Pyynikin kesäteatteri
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By: koho56
@ 2009-10-03 17:31:06
Pyynikin Kesäteatteri (Pyynikki Summer Theatre) is an open-air theatre operating in Tampere, Finland, known especially for its revolving auditorium. It is one of the largest summer theatres in Finland and has been running uninterrupted longer than any other open-air theatre in the country.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/pyynikin-kes-teatteri/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/pyynikin-kes-teatteri/ Sat, 03 Oct 2009 17:31:06 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/pyynikin-kes-teatteri/ 61.49140400 23.73876900 <![CDATA[Sokos Hotel Tammer]]>

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Sokos Hotel Tammer
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By: koho56
@ 2009-10-03 16:18:03
Sokos Hotel Tammer is one of the oldest hotels in Finland, filled with the splendor and elegance of the 1920s. Today the hotel is a combination of new and old. While enjoying the peerless atmosphere of the hotel, you'll be in the midst of a modern and smoothly run facility. Sokos Hotel Tammer is located in downtown, near the Tammerkoski rapids. Art and science enthusiasts will most likely be interested in the nearby museum center Vapriikki.
]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sokos-hotel-tammer/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sokos-hotel-tammer/ Sat, 03 Oct 2009 16:18:03 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sokos-hotel-tammer/ 61.50097100 23.76534700 <![CDATA[Tampere Fire Station]]>

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Tampere Fire Station
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By: koho56
@ 2009-10-03 15:56:06]]>

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Tampere Fire Station
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By: koho56
@ 2009-10-03 15:56:06]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tampere-fire-station/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tampere-fire-station/ Sat, 03 Oct 2009 15:56:06 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tampere-fire-station/ 61.50167000 23.76525400 <![CDATA[Tampere Police station]]>

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Tampere Police station
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By: koho56
@ 2009-09-23 00:00:54]]>

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Tampere Police station
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By: koho56
@ 2009-09-23 00:00:54]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tampere-police-station/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tampere-police-station/ Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:54 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tampere-police-station/ 61.49276700 23.77329900 <![CDATA[Lidl Tampere (Janka)]]>

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Lidl Tampere (Janka)
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By: koho56
@ 2009-09-22 15:01:09]]>

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Lidl Tampere (Janka)
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By: koho56
@ 2009-09-22 15:01:09]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lidl-tampere-janka/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lidl-tampere-janka/ Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:01:09 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lidl-tampere-janka/ 61.49195700 23.84311200 <![CDATA[Tampere City Hall]]>

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Tampere City Hall
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By: koho56
@ 2009-09-22 14:46:12]]>

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Tampere City Hall
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By: koho56
@ 2009-09-22 14:46:12]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tampere-city-hall/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tampere-city-hall/ Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:46:12 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tampere-city-hall/ 61.49814600 23.75937900 <![CDATA[Tampere Workers' Theatre]]>

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Tampere Workers' Theatre
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By: koho56
@ 2009-09-22 14:22:14]]>

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Tampere Workers' Theatre
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By: koho56
@ 2009-09-22 14:22:14]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tampere-workers-theatre/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tampere-workers-theatre/ Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:22:14 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tampere-workers-theatre/ 61.49501600 23.75170200 <![CDATA['Korkeasaari Lookout Tower' by Ville Hara]]>

'Korkeasaari Lookout Tower' by Ville Hara

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'Korkeasaari Lookout Tower' by Ville Hara
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-09-13 06:34:13]]>

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'Korkeasaari Lookout Tower' by Ville Hara
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-09-13 06:34:13]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/korkeasaari-lookout-tower-by-ville-hara/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/korkeasaari-lookout-tower-by-ville-hara/ Sun, 13 Sep 2009 06:34:13 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/korkeasaari-lookout-tower-by-ville-hara/ 60.17411700 24.98015600 <![CDATA[Big Brother Finland]]>

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Big Brother Finland
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By: koho56
@ 2009-08-25 01:04:19]]>

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Big Brother Finland
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By: koho56
@ 2009-08-25 01:04:19]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/big-brother-finland/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/big-brother-finland/ Tue, 25 Aug 2009 01:04:19 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/big-brother-finland/ 60.16419100 24.63732000 <![CDATA['Aalto's House & Studio' by Alvar Aalto]]>

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'Aalto's House & Studio' by Alvar Aalto
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By: pmoore66
@ 2009-08-19 11:25:10
aka Riihitie House]]>

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'Aalto's House & Studio' by Alvar Aalto
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By: pmoore66
@ 2009-08-19 11:25:10
aka Riihitie House]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/aaltos-house-studio-by-alvar-aalto/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/aaltos-house-studio-by-alvar-aalto/ Wed, 19 Aug 2009 11:25:10 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/aaltos-house-studio-by-alvar-aalto/ 60.19672600 24.87643100 <![CDATA["RICOH"]]>

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"RICOH"
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By: koho56
@ 2009-07-26 07:44:55]]>

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"RICOH"
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By: koho56
@ 2009-07-26 07:44:55]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ricoh-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ricoh-1/ Sun, 26 Jul 2009 07:44:55 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ricoh-1/ 61.50344200 23.77541600 <![CDATA[Stockmann, Tampere]]>

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Stockmann, Tampere
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By: koho56
@ 2009-07-26 06:44:41
The Tampere Stockmann department store is Finland's second oldest department store, located in the centre of Tampere. In terms of sales, it is the third biggest Stockmann department store, after the Helsinki centre and Tapiola stores. It moved to its current quarters on Hämeenkatu near the Tampere railway station in 1981.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/stockmann-tampere/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/stockmann-tampere/ Sun, 26 Jul 2009 06:44:41 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/stockmann-tampere/ 61.49890300 23.77056700 <![CDATA[Matti Nykanen's House]]>

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Matti Nykanen's House
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By: koho56
@ 2009-07-21 09:45:06
The former ski jumper, arguably the best ever in that sport, winning 5 Olympic medals (4 gold), 9 World championships medals (5 gold) and 22 Finnish championships medals (13 gold), lives here.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/matti-nykanens-house/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/matti-nykanens-house/ Tue, 21 Jul 2009 09:45:06 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/matti-nykanens-house/ 61.53158900 23.65308000 <![CDATA[Silja Line The Olympia Terminal]]>

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Silja Line The Olympia Terminal
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By: DjApassi
@ 2009-07-14 13:38:37]]>

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Silja Line The Olympia Terminal
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By: DjApassi
@ 2009-07-14 13:38:37]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/silja-line-the-olympia-terminal/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/silja-line-the-olympia-terminal/ Tue, 14 Jul 2009 13:38:37 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/silja-line-the-olympia-terminal/ 60.16188100 24.95774800 <![CDATA[Olkiluoto Nuclear Power Plant]]>

Olkiluoto Nuclear Power Plant
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@ 2009-06-28 03:00:51]]>

Olkiluoto Nuclear Power Plant
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@ 2009-06-28 03:00:51]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/olkiluoto-nuclear-power-plant/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/olkiluoto-nuclear-power-plant/ Sun, 28 Jun 2009 03:00:51 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/olkiluoto-nuclear-power-plant/ 61.23663100 21.44378000 <![CDATA[Circus]]>

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Circus
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-06-19 14:32:35]]>

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Circus
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-06-19 14:32:35]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/circus-42/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/circus-42/ Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:32:35 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/circus-42/ 60.40629500 25.10158400 <![CDATA[Kimi Raikkonen's house]]>

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Kimi Raikkonen's house
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By: koho56
@ 2009-06-18 15:37:34
The Formula One driver lives here.
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Kimi Raikkonen's house
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By: koho56
@ 2009-06-18 15:37:34
The Formula One driver lives here.
]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kimi-raikkonens-house-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kimi-raikkonens-house-1/ Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:37:34 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kimi-raikkonens-house-1/ 60.17274000 24.86241800 <![CDATA[Hailuoto]]>

Hailuoto
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By: koho56
@ 2009-06-02 11:40:08]]>

Hailuoto
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By: koho56
@ 2009-06-02 11:40:08]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hailuoto/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hailuoto/ Tue, 02 Jun 2009 11:40:08 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hailuoto/ 65.00548400 24.94995100 <![CDATA[Rovaniemi Airport (RVN)]]>

Rovaniemi Airport (RVN)
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By: koho56
@ 2009-06-02 11:30:55
In addition to civil traffic the runway is also used by F-18 fighter interceptors of Lapin lennosto (Lapland Air Command). The Rovaniemen vartiolentue (Air unit of the Frontier guard of Lapland) is also located nearby.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/rovaniemi-airport-rvn/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/rovaniemi-airport-rvn/ Tue, 02 Jun 2009 11:30:55 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/rovaniemi-airport-rvn/ 66.56472200 25.84842700 <![CDATA[Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP)]]>

Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP)
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By: koho56
@ 2009-06-02 11:09:52
Tampere-Pirkkala also home to the Satakunta Air Command base of the Finnish Air Force, with F-18 Hornets stationed there.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tampere-pirkkala-airport-tmp/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tampere-pirkkala-airport-tmp/ Tue, 02 Jun 2009 11:09:52 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tampere-pirkkala-airport-tmp/ 61.41939300 23.63502500 <![CDATA[Boat Race]]>

Boat Race
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By: gamma
@ 2009-05-31 14:46:06]]>

Boat Race
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By: gamma
@ 2009-05-31 14:46:06]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boat-race-2/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boat-race-2/ Sun, 31 May 2009 14:46:06 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boat-race-2/ 60.17699600 24.96135600 <![CDATA[Lake Bodom murders site]]>

Lake Bodom murders site
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By: koho56
@ 2009-05-25 07:31:32]]>

Lake Bodom murders site
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By: koho56
@ 2009-05-25 07:31:32]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lake-bodom-murders-site/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lake-bodom-murders-site/ Mon, 25 May 2009 07:31:32 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lake-bodom-murders-site/ 60.25280300 24.68164400 <![CDATA[Water Tower]]>

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Water Tower
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By: neotrix
@ 2009-05-12 05:34:22]]>

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Water Tower
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By: neotrix
@ 2009-05-12 05:34:22]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/water-tower-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/water-tower-1/ Tue, 12 May 2009 05:34:22 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/water-tower-1/ 63.09329200 21.61363700 <![CDATA[Tiirismaa transmitter]]>

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Tiirismaa transmitter
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By: Hinkkanen
@ 2009-04-23 13:30:17
TV and radio transmitter on Tiirismaa hill is the tallest structure in Finland. It was built in 1967 and its height is 327 metres. Tiirismaa itself is the highest point of Southern Finland (222,6 metres from sealevel).]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tiirismaa-transmitter/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tiirismaa-transmitter/ Thu, 23 Apr 2009 13:30:17 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tiirismaa-transmitter/ 61.00952243 25.52422497 <![CDATA[Restaurant ship Wäiski]]>

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Restaurant ship Wäiski
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By: Hinkkanen
@ 2009-04-22 14:38:31
Wäiski was built in 1911 as a German passenger steamer Oldenburg. She sailed the Baltic with many names and owners and was laid up at Stockholm for a long time until bought to Finland in 1989. It was rebuilt as a 650 seat floating restaurant was again laid up, this time at Naantali. She was sold in auction in 1994 and came to Helsinki in 1997 and has been at its current berth since 1999.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/restaurant-ship-w-iski/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/restaurant-ship-w-iski/ Wed, 22 Apr 2009 14:38:31 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/restaurant-ship-w-iski/ 60.17745527 24.95818695 <![CDATA[Former Vuosaari Shipyard]]>

Former Vuosaari Shipyard
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By: Hinkkanen
@ 2009-04-22 13:58:30
The site of the new Vuosaari Harbour was previously the site of the Vuosaari shipyard of the state owned Valmet corporation. The shipyard started operations in 1974, replacing the old Imperial Russian shipyard in Katajanokka. The shipyard built a series of tankers for Neste (now Fortum) and for a Norwegian customer. It later entered the cruise ship market by building the M/S Birka Princess for Birka Line. After the merger with the Wärtsilä shipyards in 1987 and a subsequent bankruptcy, shipbuilding in Helsinki was moved to the Helsinki New Shipyard in Hernesaari. The shipyard was still occasionally used for routine dockings and in emergencies, as in the case of the sinking and rescue of the cruise ship Sally Albatross.]]>

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Giant floating crane
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By: Hinkkanen
@ 2009-04-22 13:41:57
Giant floating crane working at the building site of new Vuosaari Harbour in Helsinki.]]>

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Giant floating crane
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By: Hinkkanen
@ 2009-04-22 13:41:57
Giant floating crane working at the building site of new Vuosaari Harbour in Helsinki.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/giant-floating-crane/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/giant-floating-crane/ Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:41:57 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/giant-floating-crane/ 60.21940119 25.19598645 <![CDATA[Kyminlinna Fortress]]>

Kyminlinna Fortress
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By: Hinkkanen
@ 2009-04-20 13:58:58
Kyminlinna was originally built by Russians as a border fortress against Sweden in 1791-1795. Building work was supervised by marchal Aleksandr Suvorov and later by general Jan Peter van Suchtelen.

This original fortress was demolished soon and replaced by new almost six times larger fortress in 1803-1808. It was still unfinished when the war between Russia and Sweden started in 1808 and soon lost its strategic importance when Russia conquered whole of the Finland and border moved west to Bay of Bothnia and Tornio River.

During the Finnish Civil War in 1918 Kyminlinna served as a training camp for the red guards and on the 9. April same year was fought the only real battle in the history of the fortress when Germans took it from the red guards.

In the second world war Kyminlinna was used as a refugee camp, prisoner-of-war camp, hospital and small arms shooting range. It was used by Finnish army from 1939 to 2005.]]>

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Langinkoski lodge
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By: Hinkkanen
@ 2009-04-20 12:37:07
The fishing lodge of Russian emperor and grand duke of Finland Alexander III by the Langinkoski rapids. He came here for a fishing trip 1880, liked the place and returned a few years later. The senate of the Grand Duchy took measures to have a villa built for the sovereign and his family on the banks of the Langinkoski rapids. The lodge was designed by architect Magnus Schjerfbeck, the interior decorating by architect Jac. Ahrenberg and building started in 1888. The lodge has been a museum since 1933.]]>

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Tiera
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By: Hinkkanen
@ 2009-04-20 12:03:38
Small cargo ship Tiera was built in 1904 and sailed until 1956 on lake Saimaa. The it was brought to sea and served as sand carrier until 1970's. It has lied abandoned at Halla island in Kotka for many years.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tiera/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tiera/ Mon, 20 Apr 2009 12:03:38 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tiera/ 60.47786786 26.96606349 <![CDATA[Tesoma water tower]]>

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Tesoma water tower
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By: Hinkkanen
@ 2009-04-20 07:30:17
This water tower was built 1969-70, it's height is 25 metres and capacity 5600 cubic metres (about 200.000 cubic feet).]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tesoma-water-tower/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tesoma-water-tower/ Mon, 20 Apr 2009 07:30:17 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tesoma-water-tower/ 61.50816959 23.62058843 <![CDATA[Hämeenlinna Church]]>

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Hämeenlinna Church
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By: Hinkkanen
@ 2009-04-19 07:13:19
Hämeenlinna Church from 1798 was designed by Louis Jean Desprez, painter to the court of King Gustav III. It was modelled from Pantheon in Rome which was greatly admired by the king. The altar stood in the middle of the amphitheatre-shaped church, and the pulpit was above the sacristy door.

The new church was not much liked by local people who said that it looked like a kettle and there wasn't even a tower. Separate wooden tower was added but it was burned in the fire of 1831 which destroyed most of the town. The present tower was built in 1837. In 1892 the original layout of the church was lost when cross arms were added and interior was changed from amphitheatre to normal seating arrangement.]]>

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Ahvenisto Race Circuit
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By: Hinkkanen
@ 2009-04-19 05:15:12
The Ahvenisto Race Circuit (Finnish: Ahveniston moottorirata) opened in 1967 is a motorsport race track located in Hämeenlinna, Finland. The 3,040 metres (1.889 mi) long circuit is run clockwise. The track has an elevation change of 32 metres (105 ft), the home straight is 280 metres (0.2 mi) and the width varies from 9 metres (30 ft) to 17 metres (56 ft).]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ahvenisto-race-circuit/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ahvenisto-race-circuit/ Sun, 19 Apr 2009 05:15:12 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ahvenisto-race-circuit/ 61.00261033 24.41797263 <![CDATA[Abandoned skijump]]>

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Abandoned skijump
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By: Hinkkanen
@ 2009-04-19 05:00:01
Ahvenisto skijump was built in 1968 but after first years was seldom used because of difficult wind conditions. Last jumps were made in 1995 and since then it has been used as a base for radio amateur antennas and for rock climbing.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-skijump/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-skijump/ Sun, 19 Apr 2009 05:00:01 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-skijump/ 61.00019749 24.41797164 <![CDATA[Ahvenisto Sporting Centre (Olympic site)]]>

Ahvenisto Sporting Centre (Olympic site)

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Ahvenisto Sporting Centre (Olympic site)
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By: Hinkkanen
@ 2009-04-19 03:54:21
Hämeenlinna, Finland, was the site of modern pentathlon in the 1952 olympic games. It is over hundred kilometres north from the main olympic sites in Helsinki. Modern pentathlon included five events: pistol shooting, epee fencing, 200 m freestyle swimming and show jumping and a 3 km cross country run. Swimming contest was held in the open air pool at the Ahvenisto Sporting Centre built specifically for the purpose and the cross country run in woods around the area. ]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ahvenisto-sporting-centre-olympic-site/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ahvenisto-sporting-centre-olympic-site/ Sun, 19 Apr 2009 03:54:21 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ahvenisto-sporting-centre-olympic-site/ 60.99251774 24.42081213 <![CDATA[Kaleva Church]]>

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Kaleva Church
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By: Hinkkanen
@ 2009-04-18 12:12:26
Kaleva church was designed by Reima and Raili Pietilä. It was built in 1964-1966. Some pictures here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/19132792@N00/2553773535]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kaleva-church/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kaleva-church/ Sat, 18 Apr 2009 12:12:26 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kaleva-church/ 61.49906095 23.79391188 <![CDATA[Kiinan muuri]]>

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Kiinan muuri
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By: Hinkkanen
@ 2009-04-18 11:58:00
This was the largest apartment complex in Nordic countries when finished in 1961. It is popularily known as Kiinan muuri (The Great Wall of China). It includes five long four storey houses and five small eight storey tower blocks.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kiinan-muuri/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kiinan-muuri/ Sat, 18 Apr 2009 11:58:00 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kiinan-muuri/ 61.49624762 23.79713904 <![CDATA[Cessna in flight]]>

Cessna in flight
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By: Hinkkanen
@ 2009-04-18 08:53:18
Small aircraft in flight over lake Näsijärvi, Tampere, Finland. From the wing shape it looks like a Cessna.]]>

Cessna in flight
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By: Hinkkanen
@ 2009-04-18 08:53:18
Small aircraft in flight over lake Näsijärvi, Tampere, Finland. From the wing shape it looks like a Cessna.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/cessna-in-flight-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/cessna-in-flight-1/ Sat, 18 Apr 2009 08:53:18 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/cessna-in-flight-1/ 61.51999186 23.72009262 <![CDATA[Pispala shot tower]]>

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Pispala shot tower
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By: Hinkkanen
@ 2009-04-18 06:28:53
A shot tower was a tower designed for the production of shot balls by freefall of molten lead, which was then caught in a water basin. This method is not used anymore and there are not many shot towers left.

Pispala shot tower was built in 1908 by Oy Hjorth Ab and it is 55 metres high, It was in use until 1972. It's the only surviving shot tower in Finland.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/pispala-shot-tower/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/pispala-shot-tower/ Sat, 18 Apr 2009 06:28:53 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/pispala-shot-tower/ 61.50563897 23.71119732 <![CDATA[SS Tarjanne]]>

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SS Tarjanne
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By: Hinkkanen
@ 2009-04-14 13:20:10
Lake steamer Tarjanne was launched in May 1908 and still today sails the same route through Näsijärvi lake to the town of Virrat.

From spring 1916 until winter 1917 Tarjanne was part of the Satakundskaya Flotilla, a brown-water navy unit of the Imperial Russian Navy.

http://www.absoluteastronomy.com/topics/Satakundskaya_Flotilla]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ss-tarjanne/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ss-tarjanne/ Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:20:10 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ss-tarjanne/ 61.50461280 23.74825460 <![CDATA[Vartiovene 55]]>

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Vartiovene 55
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By: Hinkkanen
@ 2009-04-14 10:12:38
Röyttä was an R class patrol boat of the Finnish Navy, originally constructed as coastal minesweeper. She was ordered from Laivateollisuus, Turku, launched July 2, 1959 and commissioned on October 14, 1959. Röyttä was transferred to the marine reserve training in 2000. She was modernised in 1980 and 2000. Röyttä was later sold to a private adventure company Trexperience in Tampere and moved by road to lake Näsijärvi. She is now called Vartiovene 55 meaning simply Patrol Boat 55, 55 being her original pennant number.]]>

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Tampere Cathedral
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By: Hinkkanen
@ 2009-04-14 06:52:34
The Tampere Cathedral (Finnish Tampereen tuomiokirkko, Swedish Tammerfors domkyrka) is a church in Tampere, Finland and the seat of the Diocese of Tampere. The cathedral 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. The paintings aroused considerable critique in their time[1], featuring versions of Simberg's The Wounded Angel and The Garden of Death. Of particular controversy was Simberg's painting of a winged serpent on a red background in the highest point of the ceiling, which his contemporaries interpreted as a symbol of sin and corruption.]]>

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Aleksanterin kirkko
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By: koho56
@ 2009-01-27 07:29:43
The Evangelical Lutheran Church makes itself seen and heard in Tampere. Roughly 80% of the inhabitants in the city - some 160,000 people - belong to the Evangelical Lutheran Church.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/aleksanterin-kirkko/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/aleksanterin-kirkko/ Tue, 27 Jan 2009 07:29:43 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/aleksanterin-kirkko/ 61.49738400 23.74936600 <![CDATA[Hervanta water tower]]>

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Hervanta water tower
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By: koho56
@ 2009-01-26 09:51:10]]>

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Hervanta water tower
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By: koho56
@ 2009-01-26 09:51:10]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hervanta-water-tower/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hervanta-water-tower/ Mon, 26 Jan 2009 09:51:10 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hervanta-water-tower/ 61.45413000 23.83185200 <![CDATA[Mehtimäen Jäähalli]]>

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Mehtimäen Jäähalli
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By: milwhcky
@ 2009-01-11 20:48:06
This 4800 seat ice arena is home to the Joensuun Kiekko ry (Jokipojat) of Finland's Mestis hockey league. It was built in 1982.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mehtim-en-j-halli/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mehtim-en-j-halli/ Sun, 11 Jan 2009 20:48:06 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mehtim-en-j-halli/ 62.60035600 29.74136200 <![CDATA[Joensuu Areena]]>

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Joensuu Areena
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By: milwhcky
@ 2009-01-11 20:22:24
The largest wooden building in Finland. It is used for a variety of sporting events, fairs, exhibitions, concerts, and conferences. It was built from 2002-04.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/joensuu-areena/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/joensuu-areena/ Sun, 11 Jan 2009 20:22:24 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/joensuu-areena/ 62.60166800 29.74256100 <![CDATA[Laulurinne festival grounds]]>

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Laulurinne festival grounds
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By: milwhcky
@ 2009-01-11 19:59:30
Home of the annual Ilosaarirock Festival held in mid-July. For three days, thousands of visitors enjoy over 50 bands on 5 stages.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/laulurinne-festival-grounds/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/laulurinne-festival-grounds/ Sun, 11 Jan 2009 19:59:30 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/laulurinne-festival-grounds/ 62.59680000 29.73730500 <![CDATA[keskuskenttä]]>

keskuskenttä
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-10-14 17:30:25]]>

keskuskenttä
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-10-14 17:30:25]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/keskuskentt/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/keskuskentt/ Tue, 14 Oct 2008 17:30:25 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/keskuskentt/ 66.49983100 25.72180500 <![CDATA[Mini Golf Courses]]>

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Mini Golf Courses
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By: neotrix
@ 2008-08-27 01:41:46]]>

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Mini Golf Courses
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By: neotrix
@ 2008-08-27 01:41:46]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mini-golf-courses/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mini-golf-courses/ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:41:46 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mini-golf-courses/ 61.49115200 23.74793600 <![CDATA[Lamminpää Velodrome]]>

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Lamminpää Velodrome
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By: milwhcky
@ 2008-08-17 13:58:31
This 500 meter track features a pedestrian bridge for infield access.]]>

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Lamminpää Velodrome
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By: milwhcky
@ 2008-08-17 13:58:31
This 500 meter track features a pedestrian bridge for infield access.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lamminp-velodrome/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lamminp-velodrome/ Sun, 17 Aug 2008 13:58:31 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lamminp-velodrome/ 61.52742900 23.63135700 <![CDATA[Kupittaa Velodrome]]>

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Kupittaa Velodrome
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By: milwhcky
@ 2008-08-17 13:51:19
This 333 meter track is part of a large athletic complex featuring several soccer fields, a BMX track, and swimming pools.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kupittaa-velodrome/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kupittaa-velodrome/ Sun, 17 Aug 2008 13:51:19 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kupittaa-velodrome/ 60.44421200 22.30199200 <![CDATA[Iinatin Moottoriurheilukeskus]]>

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Iinatin Moottoriurheilukeskus
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By: milwhcky
@ 2008-07-23 16:53:02
Rallycross is a form of auto racing popular in Europe, in which the circuits have sections of paved and dirt surfaces. This venue also features motocross and BMX tracks, a dirt oval track, and a paved road course.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/iinatin-moottoriurheilukeskus/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/iinatin-moottoriurheilukeskus/ Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:53:02 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/iinatin-moottoriurheilukeskus/ 64.95814600 25.57943300 <![CDATA[Porin jäähalli]]>

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Porin jäähalli
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-06-01 10:38:41

Porin jäähalli
capacity 6,500]]>

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Porin jäähalli
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-06-01 10:38:41

Porin jäähalli
capacity 6,500]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/porin-j-halli/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/porin-j-halli/ Sun, 01 Jun 2008 10:38:41 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/porin-j-halli/ 61.47349200 21.76507400 <![CDATA[Tampereen jäähalli]]>

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Tampereen jäähalli
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-06-01 10:15:00]]>

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Tampereen jäähalli
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-06-01 10:15:00]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tampereen-j-halli/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tampereen-j-halli/ Sun, 01 Jun 2008 10:15:00 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tampereen-j-halli/ 61.49599500 23.82438400 <![CDATA[LänsiAuto Areena]]>

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LänsiAuto Areena
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-06-01 09:50:28
LänsiAuto Areena is an arena in Espoo, Finland, located by the ice rink and the fair center, in Tapiola. It opened in 1999 and holds 7,036 people. Its sponsor is Finland’s largest chain of fast food hamburger outlets and restaurants, Hesburger OY.

]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/l-nsiauto-areena/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/l-nsiauto-areena/ Sun, 01 Jun 2008 09:50:28 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/l-nsiauto-areena/ 60.17791700 24.78620700 <![CDATA['Prisma']]>

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'Prisma'
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-05-22 17:47:20]]>

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'Prisma'
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-05-22 17:47:20]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/prisma/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/prisma/ Thu, 22 May 2008 17:47:20 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/prisma/ 61.05057500 28.17821600 <![CDATA[Arto Tolsa Areena]]>

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Arto Tolsa Areena
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-05-22 17:14:28
Arto Tolsa Areena is a football stadium in Kotka, Finland. It is the home stadium of FC KooTeePee. The stadium holds 4,780 and was inaugurated in 1952 for the Helsinki Olympics. The stadium's record attendance of 10,637, was made during the Olympic Games in the football match between the Soviet Union and Bulgaria[citation needed].

Arto Tolsa Areena was previously known as "Urheilukeskus" ("Sports Center" in Finnish). It got its current name after it was renovated around the turn of millennium. The current name comes from Arto Tolsa, who was a legendary Finnish player of Kotkan Työväen Palloilijat, the predecessor of FC KooTeePee.

The covered main stand holds 2,500 spectators. The size of the pitch is 105 * 65 metres. The power of the lighting system is 1200 lux.

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Tapiolan Urheilupuisto
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-05-22 16:59:16]]>

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Tapiolan Urheilupuisto
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-05-22 16:59:16]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tapiolan-urheilupuisto/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tapiolan-urheilupuisto/ Thu, 22 May 2008 16:59:16 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tapiolan-urheilupuisto/ 60.17784900 24.78129300 <![CDATA[Pohjola Stadion]]>

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Pohjola Stadion
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-05-22 16:30:35]]>

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Pohjola Stadion
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-05-22 16:30:35]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/pohjola-stadion/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/pohjola-stadion/ Thu, 22 May 2008 16:30:35 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/pohjola-stadion/ 60.26192600 24.83821200 <![CDATA[Porin Stadion]]>

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Porin Stadion
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-05-22 16:06:08]]>

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Porin Stadion
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-05-22 16:06:08]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/porin-stadion/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/porin-stadion/ Thu, 22 May 2008 16:06:08 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/porin-stadion/ 61.47670700 21.77452600 <![CDATA[Hietalahti Stadium]]>

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Hietalahti Stadium
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-05-22 15:37:15]]>

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Hietalahti Stadium
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-05-22 15:37:15]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hietalahti-stadium/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hietalahti-stadium/ Thu, 22 May 2008 15:37:15 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hietalahti-stadium/ 63.08523800 21.62798300 <![CDATA['M/F Finnkraft' Finnlines]]>

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'M/F Finnkraft' Finnlines
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-05-11 12:36:59]]>

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'M/F Finnkraft' Finnlines
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-05-11 12:36:59]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/m-f-finnkraft-finnlines/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/m-f-finnkraft-finnlines/ Sun, 11 May 2008 12:36:59 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/m-f-finnkraft-finnlines/ 60.17603100 24.97183100 <![CDATA[Serena - Water Park]]>

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Serena - Water Park
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-05-03 08:47:18]]>

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Serena - Water Park
[Info] [GM] [BM] [YM]
By: adrbr
@ 2008-05-03 08:47:18]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/serena-water-park/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/serena-water-park/ Sat, 03 May 2008 08:47:18 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/serena-water-park/ 60.32562600 24.73878600 <![CDATA[Icebreaker Tarmo]]>

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Icebreaker Tarmo
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-03-26 14:43:59]]>

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Icebreaker Tarmo
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-03-26 14:43:59]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/icebreaker-tarmo-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/icebreaker-tarmo-1/ Wed, 26 Mar 2008 14:43:59 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/icebreaker-tarmo-1/ 60.46958811 26.94147732 <![CDATA[Antonov An-12 "Cub"]]>

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Antonov An-12 "Cub"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-03-26 14:36:47]]>

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Antonov An-12 "Cub"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-03-26 14:36:47]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/antonov-an-12-cub/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/antonov-an-12-cub/ Wed, 26 Mar 2008 14:36:47 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/antonov-an-12-cub/ 61.04227576 28.14716769 <![CDATA[Sibelius Hall]]>

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Sibelius Hall
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-03-22 21:19:52
The Sibelius Hall (Sibeliustalo) is a concert hall in Lahti, Finland, named after composer Jean Sibelius. The Hall was built in 2000. Architects Kimmo Lintula and Hannu Tikka designed the hall, which is made of wood. The acoustics were engineered by Artec Consultants, New York. Its acoustics are one of its strongest points, while it follows the Scandinavian tradition of sophisticated design.

It has a capacity of 1,250 seats.

]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sibelius-hall/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sibelius-hall/ Sat, 22 Mar 2008 21:19:52 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sibelius-hall/ 60.99462900 25.65047600 <![CDATA[Inflatable Giraffe]]>

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Inflatable Giraffe
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-03-09 07:08:23]]>

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Inflatable Giraffe
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-03-09 07:08:23]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/inflatable-giraffe/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/inflatable-giraffe/ Sun, 09 Mar 2008 07:08:23 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/inflatable-giraffe/ 62.89292300 27.67755200 <![CDATA[Häme Castle]]>

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Häme Castle
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-03-08 13:19:42]]>

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Häme Castle
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-03-08 13:19:42]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/h-me-castle/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/h-me-castle/ Sat, 08 Mar 2008 13:19:42 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/h-me-castle/ 61.00361058 24.45978300 <![CDATA[FROG-7B (Luna-M)]]>

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FROG-7B (Luna-M)
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-03-08 13:18:30]]>

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FROG-7B (Luna-M)
[Info] [GM] [BM] [YM]
By: Rene73
@ 2008-03-08 13:18:30]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/frog-7b-luna-m/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/frog-7b-luna-m/ Sat, 08 Mar 2008 13:18:30 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/frog-7b-luna-m/ 61.00444169 24.45811732 <![CDATA[Finnish Artillery Museum]]>

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Finnish Artillery Museum
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-03-08 13:16:29]]>

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Finnish Artillery Museum
[Info] [GM] [BM] [YM]
By: Rene73
@ 2008-03-08 13:16:29]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/finnish-artillery-museum/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/finnish-artillery-museum/ Sat, 08 Mar 2008 13:16:29 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/finnish-artillery-museum/ 61.00532786 24.45769905 <![CDATA[Panoraama Linnanmäki]]>

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Panoraama Linnanmäki
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-03-04 16:40:08
Panoraama Linnanmäki is a 53 meter tall gyrotower at Linnanmäki amusement park in Helsinki. Panoraama Linnanmäki was built in 1987 by Intamin AG and offers capacity for 400 tourists per hour. Its previous name was Panorama, but the name was changed to Panoraama (additional letter "a") when Linnanmäki changed the naming policy for its rides and started to use only words that are correct Finnish language.

Originally Linnanmäki was planning a real observation tower, like Näsinneula at Särkänniemi park, but first there were problems with legal issues and later with funding. Eventually Linnanmäki chose to build a tower in a form of gyrotower ride.

Panoraama is one of the best places to view the City of Helsinki, as the tower is located very near the center of the city.

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Scandic Hotel Rosendahl
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By: Accagas
@ 2008-02-25 17:37:37
Enjoy a lakeside vview at the Scandic Rosendahl hotel, 10 minutes drive from central Tampere.]]>

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Scandic Hotel Rosendahl
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By: Accagas
@ 2008-02-25 17:37:37
Enjoy a lakeside vview at the Scandic Rosendahl hotel, 10 minutes drive from central Tampere.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/scandic-hotel-rosendahl/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/scandic-hotel-rosendahl/ Mon, 25 Feb 2008 17:37:37 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/scandic-hotel-rosendahl/ 61.49342500 23.73099200 <![CDATA[Pyynikki Observation Tower]]>

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Pyynikki Observation Tower
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By: Accagas
@ 2008-02-25 17:33:02
Built in 1929, Pyynikki Observation Tower offers a splendid general view of Tampere. From there, you can see Lake Näsijärvi on the north, Lake Pyhäjärvi on the south and, on a narrow strip of land, the city in between. ]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/pyynikki-observation-tower/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/pyynikki-observation-tower/ Mon, 25 Feb 2008 17:33:02 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/pyynikki-observation-tower/ 61.49653100 23.73056900 <![CDATA[Tampere City Library]]>

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Tampere City Library
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By: Accagas
@ 2008-02-25 17:25:04
In 1978 a competition was arranged for the design of a new main library. The jury unanimously chose Raili and Reima Pietilä´s work "Mating Call".

The architects said they had been influenced by various elements, such as Celtic ornaments, sheep horns and glacial spin formations. The constructional basic idea was space coiling spirally like the shell of a snail. The form of a bird appeared in the design process. Increasingly, the building began to resemble a large game bird - capercaillie. In fact, the library is known under the Finnish name "Metso". Seen from above, the building looks like a bird carrying a shield. ]]>

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University of Tampere
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@ 2008-02-25 17:19:01
University of Tampere is a university in Tampere, Finland. It has some 15,400 degree students and 2,100 employees. It was originally founded in 1925 in Helsinki as a Civic College, and from 1930 onwards it was known as a School of Social Sciences. In 1960 the institution relocated to Tampere, and in 1966 it was officially named University of Tampere.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/university-of-tampere/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/university-of-tampere/ Mon, 25 Feb 2008 17:19:01 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/university-of-tampere/ 61.49046005 23.76915693 <![CDATA[Tampere Hall]]>

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Tampere Hall
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@ 2008-02-25 17:15:03
Tampere Hall as number one congress venue in Finland.]]>

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Tampere Hall
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@ 2008-02-25 17:15:03
Tampere Hall as number one congress venue in Finland.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tampere-hall/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tampere-hall/ Mon, 25 Feb 2008 17:15:03 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tampere-hall/ 61.49046005 23.76915693 <![CDATA[Sokos Hotel Ilves]]>

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Sokos Hotel Ilves
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By: Accagas
@ 2008-02-25 17:04:24
19 stories high, Sokos Hotel Ilves is a prominent landmark in Tampere. Ilves is located at the bank of Tammerkoski.]]>

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Sokos Hotel Ilves
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By: Accagas
@ 2008-02-25 17:04:24
19 stories high, Sokos Hotel Ilves is a prominent landmark in Tampere. Ilves is located at the bank of Tammerkoski.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sokos-hotel-ilves/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sokos-hotel-ilves/ Mon, 25 Feb 2008 17:04:24 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sokos-hotel-ilves/ 61.49621600 23.76648000 <![CDATA[Ratina (Tampere) Stadion]]>

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Ratina (Tampere) Stadion
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By: Accagas
@ 2008-02-25 17:01:44
Ratina Stadion, built in 1965, is a multi-use stadium in Tampere, Finland, with a seating capacity of 17,000 people.

The stadium primarily hosts football matches. It serves as Tampere United's home stadium and is sometimes used by the Finnish national team.

]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ratina-tampere-stadion/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ratina-tampere-stadion/ Mon, 25 Feb 2008 17:01:44 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ratina-tampere-stadion/ 61.49272900 23.76405600 <![CDATA[S/S Ukkopekka]]>

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S/S Ukkopekka
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By: Accagas
@ 2008-02-25 16:53:01
The SS Ukkopekka is a Finnish steamship in service as a tourist and heritage attraction.

The ship was built in Helsinki, Finland in 1938 and was at the time a modern, icebreaking inspection vessel. The vessel was the first inspection vessel of the independent Finland, built by Finns for the National Board of Navigation, and her year of manufacture is the same as that of the icebreaker Sisu. She was originally known as Inspection vessel SS Turku and was built to the hull designs of the SS Sisu, the only alterations being that of the scale. Thus the SS Ukkopekka is probably the last sea-going passenger steamer designed for icebreaking still in active service.]]>

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M/S Silja Europa
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By: Accagas
@ 2008-02-25 16:44:36
MS Silja Europa, operated by Silja Line, is one of the largest cruiseferries in the world. It was built at Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany for the ferry operator Rederi AB Slite, a part of Viking Line. The ferry was already painted in Viking Line's colors and almost ready to be handed over, when the Swedish krona was devaluated by 10%, which led Slite into economical difficulties. Slite could not pay for the ship so Meyer Werft kept it and soon managed to charter it to Viking Line's rival, Silja Line.

The world's first floating McDonald's restaurant was located onboard Silja Europa from its maiden trip until 1996 when it was closed down and replaced by Silja Line's own hamburger restaurant.]]>

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Mikael Agricola Church
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By: Accagas
@ 2008-02-19 06:49:15
Mikael Agricola Church was built in 1933-1935. It was designed by Lars Sonck in a mix of Art Nouveau and Classicism, and the design also emphasizes Functionalism. The altarpiece was painted in 1935. The spire is 30 meters high, and it is retractable. It has been pulled in during the Second World War to avoid bombings.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mikael-agricola-church/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mikael-agricola-church/ Tue, 19 Feb 2008 06:49:15 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mikael-agricola-church/ 60.15862885 24.93891534 <![CDATA[St. John's Church]]>

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St. John's Church
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By: Accagas
@ 2008-02-19 06:42:58
Situated in the Ullanlinna district of Helsinki, the church was built between 1888 and 1893, the third Lutheran church in Helsinki, and still the biggest. The twin towers are 74 metres in height, and the church seats 2,600 people.
]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/st-johns-church/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/st-johns-church/ Tue, 19 Feb 2008 06:42:58 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/st-johns-church/ 60.16206860 24.94522003 <![CDATA[The Ateneum Art Museum]]>

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The Ateneum Art Museum
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By: Accagas
@ 2008-02-19 06:32:10
The Ateneum Art Museum houses the largest collections of art in Finland, including all the best loved Finnish masterpieces.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/the-ateneum-art-museum/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/the-ateneum-art-museum/ Tue, 19 Feb 2008 06:32:10 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/the-ateneum-art-museum/ 60.16995700 24.94406600 <![CDATA[The Finnish National Theatre]]>

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The Finnish National Theatre
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By: Accagas
@ 2008-02-19 06:19:14
The theatre moved to its current premises in 1902, when it also acquired the name of Finnish National Theatre.
In 1954, the theatre expanded to include a second stage which was chiefly used for performing modern drama. A third stage was built in 1976, and a fourth, the smallest, in 1987.
]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/the-finnish-national-theatre/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/the-finnish-national-theatre/ Tue, 19 Feb 2008 06:19:14 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/the-finnish-national-theatre/ 60.17260400 24.94389600 <![CDATA[Hilton Helsinki Kalastajatorppa Hotel]]>

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Hilton Helsinki Kalastajatorppa Hotel
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By: Accagas
@ 2008-02-19 05:40:50
Hilton Helsinki Kalastajatorppa Hotel]]>

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Hilton Helsinki Kalastajatorppa Hotel
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@ 2008-02-19 05:40:50
Hilton Helsinki Kalastajatorppa Hotel]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hilton-helsinki-kalastajatorppa-hotel/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hilton-helsinki-kalastajatorppa-hotel/ Tue, 19 Feb 2008 05:40:50 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hilton-helsinki-kalastajatorppa-hotel/ 60.19251075 24.87090647 <![CDATA[Elisa Corporation]]>

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Elisa Corporation
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By: Accagas
@ 2008-02-19 05:20:17
Elisa is a Finnish telecommunications company founded in 1882 (known until July 2000 as HPY or Helsingin puhelinyhdistys). Elisa Oyj employs about 5000 people.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/elisa-corporation/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/elisa-corporation/ Tue, 19 Feb 2008 05:20:17 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/elisa-corporation/ 60.17237100 24.82976700 <![CDATA[Fortum Corporation]]>

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Fortum Corporation
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By: Accagas
@ 2008-02-19 05:15:41
Fortum Oyj is a Finnish public listed energy company, which focus on Nordic and Baltic countries, Poland and the north-west of Russia.

The head office is situated in Keilaniemi, Espoo, Finland]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fortum-corporation/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fortum-corporation/ Tue, 19 Feb 2008 05:15:41 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fortum-corporation/ 60.17448300 24.83114800 <![CDATA[KONE Corporation]]>

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KONE Corporation
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By: Accagas
@ 2008-02-19 05:09:32
KONE is one of the world’s leading elevator and escalator companies. It provides customers with industry-leading elevators and escalators and innovative solutions for maintenance and modernization.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kone-corporation/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kone-corporation/ Tue, 19 Feb 2008 05:09:32 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kone-corporation/ 60.17203900 24.82793900 <![CDATA[YLE Transmission Tower]]>

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YLE Transmission Tower
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By: Accagas
@ 2008-02-19 05:05:38
Pasilan linkkitorni (YLE Transmission Tower) is the designation of a 146 metre high TV tower in Pasila, Helsinki.

Pasilan linkkitorni was built in 1983 and has at a height of 112 metres rooms with technical equipment.

It is the tallest freestanding tower in the Greater Helsinki area and the second tallest in Finland, after Näsinneula in Tampere.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/yle-transmission-tower/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/yle-transmission-tower/ Tue, 19 Feb 2008 05:05:38 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/yle-transmission-tower/ 60.20576800 24.92280200 <![CDATA[Turku Auto Terminal]]>

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Turku Auto Terminal
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By: Accagas
@ 2008-02-19 04:56:00
TAT Turku Auto Terminal provides:

Fast connections and tailored services.
Efficient utilisation potential of information technology.
Large areas and guarded, safe facilities for the cars.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/turku-auto-terminal/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/turku-auto-terminal/ Tue, 19 Feb 2008 04:56:00 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/turku-auto-terminal/ 60.44448732 22.21115828 <![CDATA[M/S Runner]]>

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M/S Runner
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By: Accagas
@ 2008-02-19 04:51:21
The only train ferry harbour in Finland. Rail traffic is continuously being developed, because environmental safety will increase the importance of train ferry traffic a great deal in the future. An important development project is the Eastern Landbridge, the logistics corridor reaching from Stockholm via Turku to Russia that ties together the market areas of Scandinavia and Russia. The co-operation partners in the project in addition to the Ports of Turku and Stockholm are Green Cargo AB, SeaRail EEIG and VR Cargo.]]>

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Naantali Spa Hotel
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By: Accagas
@ 2008-02-19 03:59:26]]>

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Naantali Spa Hotel
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By: Accagas
@ 2008-02-19 03:59:26]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/naantali-spa-hotel/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/naantali-spa-hotel/ Tue, 19 Feb 2008 03:59:26 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/naantali-spa-hotel/ 60.47459000 22.03385000 <![CDATA[Radisson SAS Marina Palace Hotel, Turku]]>

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Radisson SAS Marina Palace Hotel, Turku
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By: Accagas
@ 2008-02-19 03:54:02
The Radisson SAS Marina Palace Hotel is located in Turku, right on the banks of the Aura River, in the heart of the city. The hotel was opened in 2006 after the total renovation.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/radisson-sas-marina-palace-hotel-turku/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/radisson-sas-marina-palace-hotel-turku/ Tue, 19 Feb 2008 03:54:02 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/radisson-sas-marina-palace-hotel-turku/ 60.44683200 22.26047700 <![CDATA[Graffiti mural in Turku]]>

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Graffiti mural in Turku
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By: Accagas
@ 2008-02-19 03:51:08
Largest graffiti in Turku.]]>

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Graffiti mural in Turku
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@ 2008-02-19 03:51:08
Largest graffiti in Turku.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/graffiti-mural-in-turku/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/graffiti-mural-in-turku/ Tue, 19 Feb 2008 03:51:08 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/graffiti-mural-in-turku/ 60.44823200 22.26221900