Kaisaniemi Park

In this article, we will explore Kaisaniemi Park in depth, a topic that has generated a lot of interest and debate in recent times. Kaisaniemi Park is a broad concept that covers different areas and aspects, from its impact on society to its implications in daily life. Throughout these pages, we will analyze Kaisaniemi Park from various approaches, providing a complete and detailed vision of this topic that is so relevant today. Likewise, we will examine the historical evolution of Kaisaniemi Park, its possible future repercussions and the opinions of experts in the field. Regardless of your level of knowledge about Kaisaniemi Park, this article will provide you with valuable information and invite you to reflect on its importance and relevance in today's world.

Kaisaniemi park (Finnish: Kaisaniemen puisto, Swedish: Kajsaniemiparken) is a popular park, in the center of Helsinki, in the region of Kluuvi. The Kaisaniemi Park was named after Catharina "Cajsa" Wahllund.[1] Part of the park was given to the University of Helsinki in 1829, for gardening. The oldest greenhouse was opened in 1889.

In the park, is the oldest public memorial in Helsinki, called Freemason's Grave, there's also a football pitch, basketball and tennis courts.

It is a place of several events, including concerts, the World Village event and The Tuska Open Air metal festival, which was held there from 2001 to 2010.

Kaisaniemi park during the summer of 2005

It usually hosts the Helsinki Day concert. It also hosted the Norwegian pop duo Marcus and Martinus in June 2018.

Kaisaniemi park has been in media attention because of problems with criminality, especially with drug use and trade. The problem with criminality has got worse during the park multi-year renovation in the beginning of the 2020s.[2][3]

Pictures from the park

  • Fountain with the national theater in the background, 1912
    Fountain with the national theater in the background, 1912
  • View with the Kallio Church in the background, 1912
    View with the Kallio Church in the background, 1912
  • View from Vuorikatu street
    View from Vuorikatu street
  • View from east-south
    View from east-south
  • Sandfield, usually occupied by the soccer players
    Sandfield, usually occupied by the soccer players
  • The basketball season is over
    The basketball season is over
  • A panorama
    A panorama
  • View from the pond
    View from the pond

References

  1. ^ Suomen kansallisbiografia (National Biography of Finland)
  2. ^ "Kiurun pahoinpitely | Näin Kaisaniemenpuistosta tuli ongelma". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 2024-12-14. Retrieved 2024-12-15.
  3. ^ Paastela, Kaisa (2021-11-30). "Kaisaniemenpuiston remonttiin kuluu yli 18 miljoonaa euroa – kun puistossa käy enemmän väkeä, turvallisuuskin paranee". Helsingin Uutiset (in Finnish). Retrieved 2024-12-15.

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