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Hietaniemi Cemetery, Helsinki

20 Hietaniemenkatu, Helsinki 00100
 
 
 
 
 
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The unusual Hietaniemi Cemetery is within walking distance of the city centre, right next to a beach. It is divided into four ... More
Hietaniemi Cemetery
 

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The unusual Hietaniemi Cemetery is within walking distance of the city centre, right next to a beach. It is divided into four parts: a Lutheran cemetery, an Orthodox one, a Jewish and an Islamic one. The very lush, park-like area is popular for strolls amongst people, red squirrels and various kinds of waterfowl. The Lutheran cemetery is divided into two areas. The magnificent older part is the final resting place of a number of famous people, including C. L. Engel, the man who designed a large part of the city, and world-renowned architect Alvar Aalto. Finland's best-known artist Gallen-Kallela, authors Mika Waltari and Topelius and six Finnish presidents were also buried here. There are separate sections for National Theatre actors and the Finnish martyrs; the latter are commemorated by students each Independence Day. Helsinki Expert arranges two-hour tours of the Jewish cemetery.
 
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Reviews for Hietaniemi Cemetery: 3
 
 
 
 
 
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Beautyful, calming place
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 12/10/07
I used to live one block away from this cemetery. I have a uncle buried there in the veterans cemetary and I used to take flowers to his grave, when I lived in Finland. He died during the 40's war. As one walkes along the long avenue and walkes past the grave sites, the calm and the quiet will put ones busy thoughts to rest also. The gravels rhytmic grunching under foot makes one almost forget the daily worries, thoughts will go back to loved ones, to times past, them resting in their eternal slumber. Every time I walk those long paths, among the graves, thinking the history of the famous buried there and all the others, I am glad to be alive. Tomorrow will be another great day. Eija Kauppinen-Gavlick
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Beautifully situated cemetery
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 12/14/06
The place is situated by a seaside. Nice place to wander about in the summer. The Finnish history is present at this place. Take some nuts with you for the squirrels.
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amazing
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 3/6/06
If youre ever thinking about going to Helsinki,Finland,then youre about to hve the time of your life!So pack your bags and have fun fun fun!
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