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With the antenna, Näsinneula is 167.9 m high. It is the tallest observation tower in the Nordic countries, although some sources site Stockholm's Kaknäs tower taller. Of course most of the tall towers in Europe, or worldwide, are build as tv or radio towers (with possible observation decks). http://www.sarkanniemi.fi/www/sisalto.php?lang=fi...10.2.2011 14:52Helsingin kaupunginkirjasto
how many buildings are there on manhattan island?
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We sent your question to New York Public Library and received the following answer: From the book titled, "It Happened in New York" by Fran Capo and Frank Borzellieri, it states "It has one million buildings." Capo, F....15.9.2009 21:59Helsingin kaupunginkirjasto
Hi,I see a guard standing daily (rain or shine) outside a light blue building...
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Hi! Main guard (Päävartio) for finnish defence forces. It's ok to take photos or at least many tourists do. The change of guard is quite boring and not as flashy as for example the british counterpart. On coldest wintertime the watch person is inside looking out from the window.19.4.2006 15:33
HI I was in Helsinki 5 days ago with my school.
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Helsinki Central railway station is a wellknown landmark in Helsinki and the focal point of public transport in the Helsinki Metropolitan area. A contest was organised in 1904 to produce plans for a new station. The contest was won by Eliel Saarinen, and the new station was finished in 1919. The station is mostly built out of Finnish granite, and its distinguishing features are its clock tower and the two statues holding the lamps by the main entrance. The railway station is used by...30.3.2006 18:17Helsingin kaupunginkirjasto
I'd like to know some architcture studios of helsinki....thanks
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I'd like to know some architcture studios of helsinki....thanks
Hello You could write to Google "arkkitehtitoimisto" which means architectural firm in finnish. That will give information of several firms in Helsinki.19.11.2005 00:44
I was in Helsinki in 1999 and often went to the cable libary in the centre.
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I suppose you mean our Netsurfer. We don´t have it anymore because it was in such a poor condition. Netsurfer is finnish design from 1995 by Valvomo / Asikainen. See http://www.valvomo.com/29.1.2004 23:01
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