Helsinki Olympic Stadium

 
To the north of Helsinki, at the junction of Helsinginkatu with Mannerheimintie, is the old Trade Fair Hall, and beyond this the Olympic Stadium (1938), with a 72m/235ft high tower (elevator) from which there is a magnificent view of the city. In the Stadium can be found the Finnish Sport Museum, and in front of the entrance is a statue (by W. Aaltonen, 1952) of the great runner Paavo Nurmi (1897-1973). To the east of the Stadium is the Swimming Stadium and to the north, the Ice Stadium. Beyond the lawn in front of the Swimming Stadium lies the Municipal Park, a sea of blossom in summer.

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Address: Helsinki Olympic Stadium, Olympiastadion, SF-00250 Helsinki, Finland
Hours:
9am-8pm; Sun: 9am-6pm; Sat: 9am-6pm
Transit: Tram: 3B, 3T, 4, 7A, 7B, 8, 10.

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A tower at the Olympic Stadium in Helsinki.A tower at the Olympic Stadium in Helsinki.
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