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Historic Walking Area Attractions In Uusimaa

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Uusimaa is a region of Finland. It borders the regions of Southwest Finland , Tavastia Proper , Päijänne Tavastia , and Kymenlaakso. Finland’s capital and largest city, Helsinki, along with the surrounding Greater Helsinki area, are both contained in the region, which makes Uusimaa Finland's most populous region. The population of Uusimaa is 1,638,469.
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Historic Walking Area Attractions In Uusimaa

  • 1. Castle Hill Porvoo
    Vyborg Castle is a Swedish-built medieval fortress around which the town of Vyborg evolved. The first record of the castle dates back to 1293. Currently it serves as a museum.
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  • 2. The Esplanadi Park Helsinki
    An esplanade or promenade is a long, open, level area, usually next to a river or large body of water, where people may walk. The historical definition of esplanade was a large, open, level area outside fortress or city walls to provide clear fields of fire for the fortress's guns. In modern usage the space allows people to pave the area as a pedestrian walk; esplanades are often on sea fronts, and allow walking whatever the state of the tide, without having to walk on the beach. Esplanades became popular in Victorian times when it was fashionable to visit seaside resorts. A promenade, often abbreviated to ' prom', was an area where people – couples and families especially – would go to walk for a while in order to 'be seen' and be considered part of 'society'. In North America, esplan...
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  • 3. Toolo Bay (Toolonlahti) Helsinki
    Töölö is the collective name for the neighbourhoods Etu-Töölö and Taka-Töölö in Helsinki, Finland. The neighbourhoods are located next to the city centre, occupying the western side of the Helsinki Peninsula. Etu-Töölö, the southern neighbourhood, borders Kamppi and is the location of the Finnish Parliament House. Taka-Töölö, the northern neighbourhood, borders Meilahti and Laakso. Contrary to popular belief, Töölö is not the official name of any district or neighbourhood in Helsinki. Töölö was built in 1920–1930 when Helsinki suffered from rapid population growth and needed more housing. It was the site of the first ever town planning competition in Finland in 1898-1900. Three entries were lifted out for recognition; first prize was awarded to architect Gustaf Nystr...
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