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Helsinki Central Station
4.4 · 1 437≈ 32 minFree entry
The architectural crown of Finnish rail transit, designed by Eliel Saarinen and completed in 1919. Built from rough-hewn Finnish red granite, this National Romantic landmark blends Art Nouveau sensibilities with streamlined early modernism. Its monumental entrance is flanked by the iconic "Lantern Bearers" (Lyhdynkantajat) — four colossal stone giants sculpted by Emil Wikström holding spherical glowing globes beside a clock tower.
Highlights
- The iconic 'Lantern Bearers' sculptures by Emil Wikström
- Eliel Saarinen's landmark red-granite Art Nouveau facade
- 48-metre central clock tower
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