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RAUTATIEASEMA - CENTRAL STATION

Railway station – Underground
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Kaivokatu 1, Helsinki, Finland
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2024
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2024

Built of granite in the early 20th century (1909-1919), this superb station is the work of architect Eliel Saarinen and marks a turning point in Finnish architecture. The national Romantic style was gradually replaced by cleaner lines. The station building blends Art Nouveau and functionalism. Its austere facade, the flagship of Art Nouveau, is softened by the subtlety of the copings and the integration of figurative elements. Four massive, solemn busts of men, carrying luminous globes, frame the main entrance - signed by Finnish sculptor Emil Wikström. The pair even have a name: Lyhdynkantajat, which roughly translates as "the lantern bearers" (Emil Wikström also created the bear sculpture in front of the National Museum). The 48 m tower with its verdigris roof features a 3 m-diameter clock. It is considered the most important work of national Romanticism. Inside the station, the Pullman fresco on the second floor is by Eero Järnefelt, one of Finland's great artists. The station provides access to the largest metro station and an underground shopping passage. The station is often cited as one of the most beautiful in Europe and the world. The station has often been featured in advertisements for Finland's railways. In 2013, the statues were restored and the globe lights replaced with LEDs.

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Visited in september 2023
Très beau bâtiment mais aucune possibilité de s'asseoir en attendant le train.

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