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1625-24. Entrance of Aleksi 13 department store on Aleksanterinkatu Street. Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015Similar picturesLarge thumbnails | Use small thumbnails | View as slideshow |
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1625-24. Entrance of Aleksi 13 department store on Aleksanterinkatu Street. Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015Similar picturesLarge thumbnails | Use small thumbnails | View as slideshow |
 Aleksi 13 department store on Aleksanterinkatu Street. Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015  Gnomes of Pohjola Insurance Building at 44 Aleksanterinkatu Street. Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015  Pohjola Insurance Building (1901) at 44 Aleksanterinkatu Street. Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015  Wooden door of Antelope Quarter on Aleksanterinkatu Street. Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015  Door of Pohjola Insurance Building at 44 Aleksanterinkatu Street. Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015  Back entrance of National Museum of Finland from Mannerheimintie Road. Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015  Main entrance of Central Railway Station. Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015  Left side of the main entrance of Central Railway Station. Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015  Pair of statues holding spherical lamps on right side of the main entrance of Central Railway Station. Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015  Interior of Helsinki Cathedral (St. Nicholas Church). Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015  Colonnade of Helsinki Cathedral (St. Nicholas Church) on Senate Square. Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015  Helsinki Cathedral (St. Nicholas Church) (1826) on Senate Square. Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015  National Museum of Finland from Mannerheimintie Road. Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015  Gronqvist House (1883) (Ilmarinen insurance company) on Fabianinkatu Street. Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015  Statue of Alexander II on Senate Square. Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015  Alvar Aalto Museum (former family house). Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015  Fountain of Konstantin Kiselev Farmstead west from Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015  Main University Building on Senate Square. Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015  Presidential Palace (1845), a former residence of a Russian Tsar. Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015  Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma (built 1993 - 1998). Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015  Vittrask Lake from a hill near Hvittrask Museum. West from Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015  Blooming stonecrop (Sedum) on granite outcrops on Mannerheimintie Road. Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015  Corner of Gronqvist House (1883) (Ilmarinen insurance company). Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015  Rocky hill from a road descending from Hvittrask Museum to a lake. West from Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015  Statue of Aleksis Kivi and Finnish National Theatre (1872) from Railway Square. Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015  A room in Hvittrask Museum (studio home of the architecture firm Gesellius, Lindgren, and Saarinen). West from Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015  Domed hall in Hvittrask Museum (studio home of the architecture firm Gesellius, Lindgren, and Saarinen). West from Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015  Living room in Hvittrask Museum (studio home of the architecture firm Gesellius, Lindgren, and Saarinen). West from Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015  Wooden log walls of Hvittrask Museum (studio home of the architecture firm Gesellius, Lindgren, and Saarinen). West from Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015  Central Railway Station from Railway Square. Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015  Statue of Aleksis Kivi and Central Railway Station from Railway Square. Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015  View of area of Nuottaniemi and Highway 51 near Helsinki from a window of a plane from Tallinn to Helsinki. Finland, August 15, 2024  Highway 51 and Sport Arena in Lansikorkee area of Helsinki from a window of a plane from Tallinn to Helsinki. Finland, August 15, 2024  In a historic museum in old department store of B. Lemann and Brothers (c. 1877) at a corner of Railroad Avenue and Mississippi Street. Donaldsonville, Louisiana, December 23, 2006  This aerial view, captured on the approach to Helsinki (arriving from the west/southwest towards Helsinki-Vantaa Airport), showcases the stunningly fragmented coastline of the Finnish capital. The Archipelago: The image perfectly illustrates why Helsinki is known as the "Daughter of the Baltic." The coastline is a complex maze of peninsulas, bays, and islands. Western Suburbs: The dense urban areas visible are likely the western districts of Espoo (Finland s second-largest city, part of the capital region) and western Helsinki. Specifically, the large island connected by bridges in the center-left is likely Lauttasaari (Drumso), a major residential island district. To its left, the distinctive curved coastline of Keilaniemi and West Harbour (La"nsisatama) areas might be visible. The landscape is dotted with significant green spaces and forested islands, characteristic of the Helsinki metropolitan area where nature is never far from the urban core. View from a window of an airplane from Tallinn to Helsinki, Finland, October 17, 2025  Burnt corner apartments above Luckey Store at Dhow Rounabout on Al Asmakh Street in Musheirib (Msheireb) area. Doha, Qatar, July 31, 2015  Gulf of Finland from a plane from Saint Petersburg to Helsinki. December 23, 2002.  Gulf of Finland from a plane from Saint Petersburg to Helsinki. December 23, 2002.  This aerial view captures the Tapiola district in Espoo, Finland, just west of Helsinki. Known as a "garden city," Tapiola is famous for its unique urban planning that blends modern architecture with extensive green spaces. Central Basin (Keskusallas): The large body of water in the left-center is the artificial pool or basin at the heart of Tapiola s center. It is surrounded by key landmarks like the Espoo Cultural Centre and the iconic Tapiola Garden Hotel. The image clearly shows the "garden city" concept in action: high-rise apartment blocks (typically white) are scattered amongst dense patches of forest and parks, rather than being packed into tight grids. In the foreground (bottom left), the coastline features marinas and residential areas, likely parts of the affluent Westend or Haukilahti neighborhoods, known for their seaside location. The major road running horizontally through the upper middle is likely La"nsiva"yla" (Western Highway), the main artery connecting Espoo to Helsinki city center (which would be to the right/east). View from a window of an airplane from Tallinn to Helsinki, Finland, October 17, 2025  Former Gonthier s Drug Store on Chippewa Street near First Street at evening. New Orleans, Louisiana, December 27, 2006  Physics Department of Odessa University at 42 Pastera Street. Odessa, Ukraine, July 5, 2009  Frady s One Stop Food Store at 3231 Dauphine Street, a corner of Louisa Street in Bywater. New Orleans, Louisiana, January 3, 2007  Magees Food Store on Flood Street, a corner with North Prieur Street in Lower Ninth Ward. New Orleans, Louisiana, January 22, 2006  A corner store-house of John Cordes (1882) at 2448 Royal Street, a corner of Spain Street in Faubourg Marigny at evening. New Orleans, Louisiana, January 6, 2007  Former dry goods store at 610 Main Street. Calvert, Texas, December 27, 2011  Illuminated entrance of Al Hazm Mall on Al Markhiya Street. Doha, Qatar, August 10, 2015  Entrance gate of Al Hazm Mall on Al Markhiya Street. Doha, Qatar, August 10, 2015  A detailed look at the suburban landscape of Tikkurila, the administrative center of Vantaa, located just north of Helsinki. Kerava River (Keravanjoki): The winding river cutting through the landscape is the Kerava River, a tributary of the Vantaa River. It flows past residential areas and parks, offering a scenic green belt through the suburbs. The denser cluster of buildings in the center-right is the heart of Tikkurila (Dickursby). This area is a major transport hub, home to the Tikkurila railway station (a key stop for airport trains) and the Heureka Science Centre (likely one of the larger modern structures near the river). Suburban Fabric: The image showcases a mix of housing types typical of the Helsinki metropolitan area: detached houses with large gardens in the foreground and denser apartment blocks closer to the Tikkurila center. The presence of a sports field with a running track (red oval, left side) highlights the community-focused planning. Rural-Urban Edge: The top and left portions of the image show open fields and farmland, illustrating how abruptly the urban area transitions into the countryside in this region. This area is minutes away from landing at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, making it a common sight for travelers. View from a window of an airplane from Tallinn to Helsinki, Finland, October 17, 2025  Textile store at Al Aasim Street, Musheirib area. Doha, Qatar, March 29, 2013  Oil Field Electronics store north from Mitchell Street. Calvert, Texas, December 27, 2008  Entrance stairs of a house at 5 Pushkin Street. Odessa, Ukraine, July 5, 2009  Workers in front of Mabrook children s store at Abdullah Bin Thani Street, Musheirib area. Doha, Qatar, May 11, 2013  Calico cat relaxed at the entrance of Old QTel Building on campus of Education City. Doha, Qatar, July 29, 2015  Kitten resting at the entrance of Old QTel Building on campus of Education City. Doha, Qatar, July 29, 2015  White kitten at the entrance of Old QTel Building on campus of Education City. Doha, Qatar, July 29, 2015  Calico cat sleeping at the entrance of Old QTel Building on campus of Education City. Doha, Qatar, July 28, 2015  A cat at the entrance of wooden Orthodox Christian church in Sapiornoe. North from Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 23, 2015  Calico cat resting at the entrance of Old QTel Building on campus of Education City. Doha, Qatar, July 29, 2015  CocoaModa chocolate store (formerly First National Bank and a dentist s office) at 518 South Main Street. Calvert, Texas, December 22, 2011  CocoaModa chocolate store (formerly First National Bank and a dentist s office) at 518 South Main Street. Calvert, Texas, December 6, 2012  CocoaModa chocolate store (formerly First National Bank and a dentist s office) at 518 South Main Street in Calvert. Texas, November 25, 2011  Calico cat cooling its body at the entrance of Old QTel Building on campus of Education City. Doha, Qatar, July 29, 2015  CocoaModa chocolate store (formerly First National Bank and a dentist s office) at 518 South Main Street in downtown Calvert. Texas, December 13, 2009  Hedge woundwort (Stachys sylvatica) in park of Oranienbaum, near the entrance. Lomonosov, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 24, 2015  Warning "Entrance only for Blessed" in a forest at Main Monastery Road, on Valaam Island. Karelia Region, Russia, July 23, 2015  Family Vegetables store at Al Doha Al Jadeeda Street. Doha, Qatar, June 1, 2013  Flowers of hedge woundwort (Stachys sylvatica) in park of Oranienbaum, near the entrance. Lomonosov, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 24, 2015  - Purdue University 8/13/98 - The lab in the Department of Chemistry 9/1/98 (Lafayette, July 12 - September 1, 1998)  Brown cat near the entrance of Valaam Monastery, on Valaam Island. Karelia Region, Russia, July 23, 2015  Entrance of Saviour Transfiguration Cathedral of Valaam Monastery, on Valaam Island. Karelia Region, Russia, July 23, 2015  A dove nesting opposite to Department of Chemistry of BGU. Beer-Sheva, the Middle East, July 15, 2000  Golden marguerite (yellow chamomile, Anthemis tinctoria, Russian name Pupavka) at the slope near the entrance of Valaam Monastery, on Valaam Island. Karelia Region, Russia, July 23, 2015  Intersection of Pikk Street (Pikk ta"nav) and Pikk jalg ("Long Leg" street) in Tallinn s Old Town. The corner building with the distinctive red mansard roof and "VeTa" sign is Pikk 1. This historic structure currently houses a flagship store for VeTa, an Estonian fashion brand known for its knitwear and linen clothing. The shop s entrance is directly on the corner, inviting visitors coming down from Toompea Hill or entering the Lower Town. To the left of the VeTa building is the start of Pikk jalg (Long Leg), a historic cobblestone ramp that historically served as the main carriage road connecting the Lower Town (residence of merchants) to Toompea (seat of nobility and power). Just out of frame to the left would be the Pikk jalg Gate Tower (Pika jala va"ravatorn), a 14th-century defensive structure that controlled traffic between the two distinct parts of the medieval city. This spot marks the transition between the bustling commercial streets of the Lower Town and the fortified administrative center on the hill. It s a popular starting point for exploring the Old Town s main artery, Pikk Street, which runs all the way to the Great Coastal Gate. Tallinn, Estonia, October 16, 2025  Boulders in Gulf of Finland in Alexandria Park in Peterhof, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 22, 2015  Brick house near Gulf of Finland in Alexandria Park in Peterhof, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 22, 2015  Group of trees on the shore of Gulf of Finland in Alexandria Park in Peterhof, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 22, 2015  General Laundry Cleaners and Dyers (1929), employees entrance at 2550 Saint Peter Street near North Rocheblave Street in Mid City neighborhood. New Orleans, Louisiana, December 16, 2006  Gulf of Finland near Sestroretsk. West from Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 20, 2012  Gulf of Finland near Solnechnoe. West from Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 20, 2012  General Laundry Cleaners and Dyers, office entrance decorated in Mayan Revival style at 2550 Saint Peter Street near North Rocheblave Street in Mid City neighborhood. New Orleans, Louisiana, December 16, 2006  Australian pine (she-oak, Casuarina equisetifolia) taken from a street in Mesaieed. Qatar, July 10, 2015 |
