Yrjönkatu Swimming Hall
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The Yrjönkatu Swimming Hall features soaring arches with blue and purple tiles that are illuminated by light bouncing from the pool. It looks inexplicably ethereal! It was built in the 1920s and is the first and oldest public swimming hall in Finland. first floor contains a large pool, two saunas and dressing closets, and the second floor contains resting cabins, saunas and a café. The hall was designed by architect Väinö Vähäkallio, representing the Art Nouveau style. Today, it is a popular relaxation environment that perfectly demonstrates the magic and allure of Art Nouveau.
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Opened in 1928, Yrjönkatu Swimming Hall is Finland’s first and oldest public swimming hall. It’s architecture exemplifies Nordic classicism, as seen in the soaring archways and Juliet balconies that frame the 25-meter heated pool. Men and women are allowed access to the swimming facility at certain times of the week. Check the schedule before dropping by! After a few laps in the water, head upstairs to relax in an electric, wood-heated, steam, or infrared sauna. Yrjönkatu also has private saunas for guests who’d rather relax on their own.
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