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Delve into Tampere in Finland
Tampere in the region of Province of Western Finland with its 202,687 residents is located in Finland - some 100 mi or ( 160 km ) North-West of Helsinki , the country's capital .
Local time in Tampere is now 07:57 PM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/Helsinki " with a UTC offset of 2 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Tallinn, Ylöjärvi, Valkeakoski, Tuusula, and Turku. While being here, you might want to check out Tallinn . We discovered some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Tampere ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Tampere - Helsinki, junalla seitsemässä minuutissa / by train in seven minutes
Nopeutettu matka veturin ohjaamossa Tampereelta Helsinkiin - aamu-usvan läpi. A fast forward journey from Tampere to Helsinki on board a Finnish locomotive - through the morning mist. Projektin tässä ..
Nokia N8 - Aqua Hypnotic
Water is such a diverse element. At one time it can be as clear as a crystal. At other moment is can be dark as a coal. One of the most attractive feature in water is how it bends the reflection's sha ..
Tammerkoski
The band "Laihtumattomat" (the unslimmables) consisted of the workers of the LInkosuo bakery; Accordion - Juhani Linkosuo, Tapani Jänne Banjo - Matti Prepula Guitar - Tuukka Wasama Drums - Pertti Rose ..
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ExtraI, (extra eye) keeps an eye for you on hues of the red colour. For example it can alert you with a sound when a traffic light turns red. It can be useful when driving while tired. Remember not to ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Tammela Stadion
Tammela Stadion is a football stadium in Tampere, Finland. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 5,040 people and was built in 1931. It is the home stadium for the second division teams TPV and Ilves. The stadium's history began in 1926 when the city council made a decision of building a football field in Tammela. Constructions, however, advanced rather slowly due to lack of funds. The situation worsened during a recession in the late 1920s and early 1930s.
Located at 61.50 23.79 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Tampere Opera
The Tampere Opera, established in 1946, is an opera house based in Tampere, Finland. The opera is run by guest artists. Their orchestra is the Tampere Filharmonia. The choir is composed of 80 singers and is led by Heikki Liimola. The first visit abroad of Tampere Opera was in 2005, when they visited the National Theatre in Prague.
Located at 61.50 23.78 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Kaleva (Tampere)
Kaleva is an eastern part of the city of Tampere, Finland. The population of Kaleva is approximately 10,000 (2005). The most notable landmark is the Kaleva Church, built between 1959 and 1966. Kaleva has many educational institutions, the folk high school Sampola and vocational school of economics, two high schools (lukio); Kalevan lukio and Sammon keskuslukio, and two comprehensive schools. It's also the home of the biggest swimming hall in Tampere.
Located at 61.50 23.80 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
University of Tampere
The University of Tampere is a university in Tampere, Finland. It has 15,400 degree students and 2,100 employees. It was originally founded in 1925 in Helsinki as a "Civic College" (Kansalaiskorkeakoulu), and from 1930 onwards it was known as a "School of Social Sciences" (Yhteiskunnallinen korkeakoulu). In 1960, the institution relocated to Tampere, and in 1966 it was officially named University of Tampere.
Located at 61.49 23.78 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Tampere railway station
The Tampere railway station is a functionalist building in Tampere, Finland, designed by Eero Seppälä and Otto Flodin, completed in 1936. The 36-metre clock tower was later added because the Finnish railway bureau required it (its total height from ground level is about 50 metres). The city's main street Hämeenkatu begins at the railway station, continuing over the Hämeensilta bridge to its western end at the Aleksanteri church.
Located at 61.50 23.77 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
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