Beautiful Architecture

Finland's architecture has a history of more than 800 years. While up until the modern era Finland's two neighboring ruling nations, Sweden and Russia, strongly influenced Finland's architecture, from the early 19th century onward influences came directly from further afield: first, when itinerant foreign architects took up positions in the country, and then when the Finnish architect profession became established.

Finland's architecture has a strong connection to its natural surroundings. By using only straightforward lines, forms, features, and the usage of organic materials, the Finnish architect Alvar Aalto has produced a number of stunning and amazing structures that will take your breath away. In the global history of modern architecture, he is regarded as one of the key figures.

Finland's architecture includes both contemporary constructions like the Kiasma Museum of Modern Art and historic wooden structures that date back to Sweden. Visitors can view artwork from the Art Nouveau, Northern Classicism, Gothic Revival, and minimalist eras around the nation, as well as learn about the development of architecture at the Museum of Architecture in Helsinki, Finland's capital.