1.1.2012
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31.12.2012
Helsinki – celebrating 200 years as capital city, from Observatory Hill to Kallio Church
The so-called Union Line, stretching across central Helsinki from Observatory Hill to Kallio Church, encompasses a number of key events and institutions from the city’s history.
1.1.2012
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31.12.2012
From neighbourhoods to communities
From neighbourhoods to communities is a World Design Capital project, which aims to create a network of neighbourhood-based communities and encourage residents to share their resources.
1.1.2012
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31.12.2012
Guard Battalion – 200 years
The history of the Guard Battalion begins with the Life Guard’s 3rd Finnish Sniper Battalion, founded in 1812.
1.1.2012
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31.12.2012
Pihlajamäki 50 years!
The first residents moved to Pihlajamäki, in north-eastern Helsinki, in 1962, making 2012 a 50th anniversary year for the purpose-built suburb.
1.1.2012
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31.12.2012
The open city – opportunities for improving the lives of city residents
Laituri is one of the most important Helsinki venues for World Design Capital year 2012.
Exhibitions, which change every month, follow the theme ‘The open city – opportunities for improving the lives of city residents’.
26.3.2012
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15.8.2012
Searching for the city’s soul
A history of urban planning in Helsinki
Suomenlinnakeskus
29.3.2012
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17.2.2013
”Discoveries – art on campus”
Come and discover which significant historical figures thronged to Finland’s new capital city!
8.4.2012
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31.12.2012
Taste Helsinki’s 200-year culinary history
The HelsinkiMenu restaurants are marking the city’s 200 years as Finland’s capital with a wide range of menus and flavours from across this period.
1.5.2012
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30.9.2012
The emergence of Finland’s literary culture
The National Library of Finland
1.5.2012
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30.9.2012
Martti Luther and his impact on Finland
The National Library of Finland
1.6.2012
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31.12.2015
Art on the Union Line
Modern Finnish art will be showcased on transformer boxes along the Union Line from Unioninkatu to Siltasaarenkatu.
5.6.2012
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16.8.2012
Nature trips down Helsinki’s memory lane
Nature trips organised by the Environment Centre take you back 200 years into the history of the capital.
12.6.2012
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1.9.2013
Made in Helsinki 1700–2012
Helsinki City Museum, Hakasalmi Villa
18.8.2012
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31.12.2012
At Your Service!
Food and drink culture of Helsinki and Finland
in the new permanent exhibition at the Hotel and Restaurant Museum
22.8.2012
100 Years of School Allotment Gardens
A 1912-style garden party at the Kumpula School Allotment Garden
23.8.2012
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25.8.2012
Delicacies of Finland 2012 and Syystober 2012
Rautatientori, the Helsinki central railway station square
Local food – event Herkkujen Suomi 2012 (Delicacies of Finland) and Syystober 2012 (Beer Festival) takes place at Rautatientori square on the 23 th, 24th and 25th of August.