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The building, which was designed by architect Alvar Aalto, was completed in 1971. Every detail in the building is designed by Aalto. The designs were completed in 1962, with building taking place between 1967 and 1971. The Congress Wing was designed in 1970 and built in 1973–1975. In 2011, the building was expanded with new exhibition and meeting facilities.
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The nearest parking area is about 116 m from the destination (650 spaces).
- FinlandiaDirectionsUnderground parking · 650 spaces116 m
- Street parkingDirectionspaid340 m
- Street parkingDirections360 m
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Public transport
- KansallismuseoDirectionsBus stop101 m
- KansallismuseoDirectionsBus stop128 m
- KansallismuseoDirectionsBus stop197 m
Restaurants & cafés nearby
- Kahvila RakastanDirections136 m
- St Urho's PubDirections230 m
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