City: Tavastia Proper
Top Things to do in Tavastia Proper
Top Restaurants in Tavastia Proper
Top 8 Historic Sites in Tavastia Proper, Finland
Tavastia Proper (Finnish: Kanta-Häme; Swedish: Egentliga Tavastland) is a region (maakunta / landskap) of Finland. It borders to the regions Southwest Finland, Pirkanmaa, Päijänne Tavastia, and Uusimaa.
Restaurants in Tavastia Proper
1. The Theatre House
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
The Theatre House was designed By the Nystrom-Petrelius-Penttila architectural firm and it was originally built in 1898 as the offices of Sysma Savings Bank. The architecture of the building represents the romantic nationalistic style, which was still just coming into fashion in Finland at the end of the 1800´s
2. Birthplace of Jean Sibelius
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4.5 based on 44 reviews
Composer Jean Sibelius (1865-1957) was born and lived the first 20 years of his life in Hameenlinna. The rooms of his birthplace are decorated in the style of the era between the 1860s and the 1880s, and the museum exhibition sheds light on little Janne’s childhood years in Hameenlinna. A guided tour will provide you with more information. Chamber concerts are regularly held at the hall of the museum. Opening Hours 2.5.–31.8. Mon–Sun 10 a.m.–4 p.m. 1.9.–30.4. Tue–Sun 12 p.m.–4 p.m. (Closed: New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Labor Day, Midsummer Eve, Midsummer Day, Midsummer Sunday, Independence Day 6.12. and Christmas 23.–26.12.)
Reviewed By Nannanen
A lovely little museum in a great location. You don't need a lot of time to visit, but I chose to stay a little longer and soak in the calm atmosphere. Sibelius's wonderful music in the background is a great touch, and the staff is incredibly helpful.
3. Mustiala Manor
4. Linnan Kasarmit
5. Keisarinmanty
6. Parolannummi
7. Paraatikentta
8. Karkolan Kirkko
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