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1626-17. Fireplace in Alvar Aalto House. Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015Similar picturesLarge thumbnails | Use small thumbnails | View as slideshow |
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1626-17. Fireplace in Alvar Aalto House. Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015Similar picturesLarge thumbnails | Use small thumbnails | View as slideshow |
 Alvar Aalto Museum (former family house). Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015  Corner of Gronqvist House (1883) (Ilmarinen insurance company). Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015  Gronqvist House (1883) (Ilmarinen insurance company) on Fabianinkatu Street. Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015  Interior of Helsinki Cathedral (St. Nicholas Church). Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015  Helsinki Cathedral (St. Nicholas Church) (1826) on Senate Square. Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015  Colonnade of Helsinki Cathedral (St. Nicholas Church) on Senate Square. Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015  National Museum of Finland from Mannerheimintie Road. Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015  Back entrance of National Museum of Finland from Mannerheimintie Road. Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015  Statue of Alexander II on Senate Square. Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015  Main entrance of Central Railway Station. Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015  Fountain of Konstantin Kiselev Farmstead west from Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015  Aleksi 13 department store on Aleksanterinkatu Street. Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015  Main University Building on Senate Square. Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015  Wooden door of Antelope Quarter on Aleksanterinkatu Street. Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015  Presidential Palace (1845), a former residence of a Russian Tsar. Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015  Vittrask Lake from a hill near Hvittrask Museum. West from Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015  Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma (built 1993 - 1998). Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015  Entrance of Aleksi 13 department store on Aleksanterinkatu Street. Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015  Pohjola Insurance Building (1901) at 44 Aleksanterinkatu Street. Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015  Door of Pohjola Insurance Building at 44 Aleksanterinkatu Street. Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015  Gnomes of Pohjola Insurance Building at 44 Aleksanterinkatu Street. Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015  Blooming stonecrop (Sedum) on granite outcrops on Mannerheimintie Road. Helsinki, Finland, July 18, 2015  Left side of the main entrance of Central Railway Station. 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  Pair of statues holding spherical lamps on right side of the main entrance of Central Railway Station. 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  Wooden log walls of 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  Domed hall in 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  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  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.  Brick house near Gulf of Finland in Alexandria Park in Peterhof, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 22, 2015  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  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  Fireplace(?) in ceramics hall in Stieglitz Museum of Applied Arts. Saint Petersburg, Russia, November 18, 2016  A corner of Dauphine and Alvar streets in Bywater. New Orleans, Louisiana, June 5, 2005  Boat and a house near Gulf of Finland in Alexandria Park in Peterhof, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, June 6, 2011  Pet cat in a summer house at 18 Sashi Nikiforova Street. Siverskaya south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 20, 2015  Summer house with flowers on Krasnaya Street. Siverskaya south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 20, 2015  Stone house near a beach road in old fishing village (ghost town) of Al Ghariyah on north-eastern coast, Ash Shamal area. Qatar, July 3, 2015  Stone house on northern side in old fishing village (ghost town) of Al Ghariyah on north-eastern coast, Ash Shamal area. Qatar, July 3, 2015  Spanish Custom House ("Plantation House", Lorreins-Roux House, c. 1784) on Grand Route Saint John, a corner of 1300 Moss Street in Bayou Saint John neighborhood. New Orleans, Louisiana, July 6, 2006  A park opposite to Laborer s House of Valaam Monastery, on Valaam Island. Karelia Region, Russia, July 23, 2015  Paul Revere House (the second house on the left side) in Boston MA, July 31, 1999.  Ruins of a stone house on northern side in old fishing village (ghost town) of Al Ghariyah on north-eastern coast, Ash Shamal area. Qatar, July 3, 2015  Crumbling stone house on northern side in old fishing village (ghost town) of Al Ghariyah on north-eastern coast, Ash Shamal area. Qatar, July 3, 2015  Boulders in Gulf of Finland in Alexandria Park in Peterhof, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 22, 2015  DeSalvo House (1840) (Faulkner House Books) at 624 Pirate s Alley in French Quarter. New Orleans, Louisiana, July 5, 2006  Group of trees on the shore of Gulf of Finland in Alexandria Park in Peterhof, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 22, 2015  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  Beach road near Nokhitha - Ajlan bin Mohammed bin Khalfan bin Mubarak Al Kuwari - Rahmatullah House in old fishing village (ghost town) of Al Ghariyah on north-eastern coast, Ash Shamal area. Qatar, July 3, 2015  A beach of Gulf of Finland in Peterhof, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 27, 2004  Gulf of Finland in Solnechnoe, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 8, 2016  Cargo ship in Gulf of Finland. Kronstadt (part of Saint Petersburg), Russia, July 11, 2009  Marsh of Gulf of Finland near Morskaya near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 18, 2017  Overgrown Gulf of Finland in Morskaya near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 18, 2017  Fort of Kronshlot in Gulf of Finland. Kronstadt (part of Saint Petersburg), Russia, July 11, 2009  Lighthouse of Fort of Kronshlot in Gulf of Finland. Kronstadt (part of Saint Petersburg), Russia, July 11, 2009  Napoleon House (Nicholas Girod House, 1814) at 500 Chartres Street, a corner of Saint Louis Street in French Quarter. New Orleans, Louisiana, July 5, 2006  Ruins of a Victorian house with towers at 1508 Saint Charles Avenue, a corner of Melpomene Street in Lower Garden District (Bernard Switzer - Oppenheim - L. Pelloat house). New Orleans, Louisiana, July 10, 2006  Crumbling Jones House (Queen Anne style, 1897, now Parish House Bed and Breakfast) at 609 East Gregg Street, a corner of Pin Oak Street. Calvert, Texas, July 29, 2018  Wild rose and grasses in Gulf of Finland in Morskaya near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 18, 2017  Ernest Bellocq House (1856), later Norma Wallace brothel, now apartment house at 1026 Conti Street near North Rampart Street in French Quarter. New Orleans, Louisiana, July 5, 2006  Pochtovyye(?) Vorota (passage to Gulf of Finland) of Middle Harbor. Kronstadt (part of Saint Petersburg), Russia, July 11, 2009  Norma Wallace House of Prostitution (former Ernest Bellocq House, now a multi-family home, 1856) at 1026 Conti Street near North Rampart Street in French Quarter. New Orleans, Louisiana, July 19, 2006  Claspingleaf pondweed (Potamogeton perfoliatus, Russian name Rdest) taken from Gulf of Finland near Solnechnoe north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 8, 2016  Forest Gate (Lesnyye Vorota, passage to Gulf of Finland) of Middle Harbor. Kronstadt (part of Saint Petersburg), Russia, July 11, 2009  Bank of Finland (Suomen Pankki) office building built in 1915 by architect Uno Werner Ullberg, now National Bank of the Republic of Karelia. Sortavala (Karelia), Russia, September 19, 2015  Pulkovo Airport in Saint Petersburg from a plane to Helsinki. Russia, December 23, 2002.  Pulkovo Airport in Saint Petersburg from a plane to Helsinki. Russia, December 23, 2002.  Rice House - Fink Asylum - Williams House or Delachaise House (1866) at 3643 Camp Street, near Amelia Street. New Orleans, Louisiana, May 8, 2005.  Stone house in a village of Al Areesh (Arish). Northern Qatar, May 9, 2015 |
