Töölöntulli, Public square in Meilahti, Finland
Töölöntulli is a rectangular public square in northern Helsinki that combines paved surfaces with planted green areas at a major intersection of residential neighborhoods. The space features open walkways and vegetation zones designed for local use and movement through the area.
The location received its name in 1938 when it served as a customs checkpoint marking the northern boundary of Helsinki's Töölö district. This gatekeeping role established the place as a defined threshold between the city center and expanding residential areas.
The square connects local residents to nearby facilities, including sports halls, recreational venues, and the Finnish architecture exhibits at Seurasaari Open-Air Museum.
The area is easily reached by tram with direct connections to central Helsinki and surrounding districts. Visitors will find multiple residential developments with varied housing types and nearby amenities for daily needs.
The Kirjailijakortteli development brings together three apartment buildings arranged around a protected courtyard with glass-walled saunas and moving glass doors. This newer construction demonstrates how contemporary residential design integrates shared outdoor spaces into urban living.
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