Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Espoo, Finland

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Number of sights 5 sights
Distance 0.9 km
Ascend 0 m
Descend 0 m

Experience Espoo in Finland in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Individual Sights in Espoo

Sight 1: Pyhittäjä Herman Alaskalaisen kirkko

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Pyhittäjä Herman Alaskalaisen kirkko

Tapiola Orthodox Church or Church of Saint Herman of Alaska is an Orthodox church building located in Tapiola, Espoo. The church belongs to the Orthodox parish of Helsinki.

Wikipedia: Tapiolan ortodoksinen kirkko (FI)

270 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 2: Taidepoliisi

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Taidepoliisi is a statue designed by Pekka Kauhanen, located in Espoo, Finland, in the roundabout between Pohjantie and Ahertajantie. The statue directs the public to the Espoo Museum of Modern Art (Emma), located in the WeeGee house.

Wikipedia: Taidepoliisi (EN)

112 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 3: The Finnish museum of horology

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The Finnish Museum of Horology is a horological museum located in exhibition centre WeeGee house in Tapiola, Espoo.

Wikipedia: Finnish Museum of Horology (EN), Website

160 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 4: Espoo City Museum KAMU

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KAMU Espoo City Museum is a cultural history museum founded in 1958. The City Museum includes KAMU Exhibition Centre WeeGee in Tapiola, House Museum Glims in Bemböle, School Museum Lagstad in Espoon keskus and Villa Museum Villa Rulludd by the sea in Kaitaa. Through its museum collection, exhibitions and events, Espoo City Museum tells about the history of the Espoo City Department and Espoo residents. The mission of the City Museum is to cherish, study and record the history and cultural heritage of the Espoo region and its inhabitants in many different ways, as well as to present and tell about it to people today.

Wikipedia: Espoon kaupunginmuseo (FI), Website

332 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 5: EMMA - Espoo Museum of Modern Art

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The EMMA – Espoo Museum of Modern Art, is a major art museum in Espoo in southern Finland. After the founding of Espoo Art Museum Foundation in September 2002, EMMA opened its doors for visitors in 2006. With its 5000 square metre exhibition space, it is the largest museum in the whole of Finland. The permanent exhibition presents a selection from The Saastamoinen Foundation Art Collection and the other half the changing domestic and international exhibitions.

Wikipedia: Espoo Museum of Modern Art (EN)

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