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City Hall hosts the Virka information service, which is open to all Helsinki residents. The Virka gallery hosts exhibitions, concerts, and movie screenings.
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in 1965–70, replacing many of the old classical interiors and building modern glass-facaded insertions.
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Following an architectural competition the City Hall was radically remodeled by architect
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and was an important cultural facility hosting many premieres. The hotel was designed by
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and City Board. The City Council meets on alternate Wednesdays in the Council Chamber.
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City Hall extension built in the 1980s, designed by Aarno Ruusuvuori.
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and the Deputy Mayors as well as the meeting facilities for the
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Hotel Seurahuone in 1908, seen from across the Market Square.
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who also designed the major buildings around the nearby
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Completed in 1833, the building originally served as
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Coordinates
60°10′05″N 24°57′10″E / 60.1681°N 24.9529°E / 60.1681; 24.9529
Carl Ludvig Engel
Aarno Ruusuvuori
Finnish
Swedish
Helsinki
Kruununhaka
Market Square
City Council of Helsinki
Hotel Seurahuone
Carl Ludvig Engel
Senate Square
Aarno Ruusuvuori
Hotel Seurahuone in 1908, seen from across the Market Square.
City Hall extension built in the 1980s, designed by Aarno Ruusuvuori.
City Hall during Helsinki Pride in 2018.
Helsinki Pride
Mayor of Helsinki
City Council
Kuopio City Hall
Oulu City Hall
Seinäjoki City Hall
Turku City Hall


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