Hämeenlinna – the oldest inland city of Finland, in the heart of the historical province of Häme. Capital of Tavastia Proper region.
Sights / Things to do in Hämeenlinna:
- Häme Castle (Hämeen linna) – the medieval castle, originally on an island, now on the coast of lake Vanajavesi.
- The birthplace of the composer Jean Sibelius (now museum in his family house).
- Holy Cross Church in Hattula (north of Hämeenlinna) – medieval gothic church.
Häme Castle – Hämeenlinna, Finland
Häme Castle – Hämeenlinna, Finland
Häme Castle – Hämeenlinna, Finland
Sibelius Childhood Home – Hämeenlinna, Finland
Holy Cross Church – Hattula, Finland
Holy Cross Church – Hattula, Finland
September 2002
Hämeenlinna, Tavastia Proper, Finland
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Sibelius Childhood Home / Sibeliuksen syntymäkoti, Hallituskatu 11, 13100 Hämeenlinna, Finland
Ξ Sibelius Childhood Home webpage
∇ Location: view on Google Maps
