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Tampere is a South Finnish city. It sits between Lake Nasijarvi and Lake Pyhajarvi, with the Tammerkoski velocities in between. The Vapriikki Museum Center houses a variety of museums including the Museum of Natural History and an exhibition about the civil war of 1918. The Cathedral of Tampere is famed for its macabre frescoes. The Church of Kaleva, with its striking concrete architecture.
Tampere was known for its textile and metal industries, but during the 1990s these were increasingly replaced with information technology and telecommunications. Hervanta's Hermia Technology Center is host to many companies in those fields
Because of its centuries-old industrial history Tampere is known as the "Manchester of Finland." Nowadays Tampere is also known for its vibrant food scene with its city center rapids and old, red brick houses. Pop into the market hall, Tampereen Kauppahalli, to get a grip on Tampere's foodie scene.
Kauppahalli is in the center of town and hosts both cafés and restaurants. The most praised is the 4 Vuodenaikaa restaurant (Four Seasons), with Finnish and French cuisines. Other choices include Japanese food from Sushibar Umami and the popular Linkosuo café. With its light blue paint and cast ironwork, the market hall is also a meal for the artistic soul over a hundred years old.
Tampere is situated in Finland's western lake district, and the town itself is nicely positioned between two large lakes, Näsijärvi and Pyhäjärvi. Within the city's limits there are over a hundred more lakes, and you can find a beach or a spot to swim in almost every pool.
Moro Sky Bar is an impressive sky bar with a stunning view over Tampere City. Moro Sky Bar is a chic and laid-back cocktail bar situated on top of Finland's tallest hotel. Solo Sokos Hotel Torni Tampere is in the 25th floor of Sky Bar.
Pub Kyttälä, more generally Kyttis, is situated in the middle of Tampere, in the Kyttälä district. With its long history, Pub Kyttälä has already gained the reputation of being a legendary bar. You will enjoy a frosty pint at Pub Kyttälä or take part in Kyttis Quiz or Bingo. A traditional Irish pub with a fantastic variety of beers and food, and many music events during the week that will offer you a genuine Irish atmosphere.
There are so many events in which to engage while at Tampere. They range from skiing, biking, golfing, fishing, cruise-trips, and even more camping. For the adventurous people, you can indulge in Finnish saunas and naked Finnish saunas. When it comes to holiday activities here you are always spoiled for options.
The most suitable mode of transportation to completely enjoy your stay in Finland is by hire a car. all told major Finnish cities, including the airport, there are car-hire companies. This makes it perfect because you will rent a car from the airport once you arrive or browse round the cities to determine if you will find cheap car hire services.
There are local and international car hire service providers in Finland so you will always find one to cater to your needs. When you hire a car in Finland, you get the chance to see explore Finland day and night without worrying about missing the bus, train, or taxi.
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