Vesilinna, Observation and water tower in Jyväskylä, Finland.
The Vesilinna tower stands on the pine-covered Harju ridge, combining both a water supply facility and an observation point for the city.
Architect Olavi Kivimaa designed this dual-purpose structure in 1953, incorporating it into the natural landscape of the Harju recreational area.
The Natural History Museum of Central Finland occupies space within Vesilinna, providing educational exhibitions about regional flora and fauna.
Visitors can access the tower via the Nero Stairs, built in 1925, or use the elevator to reach the café-restaurant and museum sections.
Every evening at 8 PM since 1976, the song 'Laulu Synnyinseudulle' plays from the tower, creating a daily musical tradition for the city.
Location: Jyväskylä
Inception: 1953
Architects: Olavi Kivimaa
Part of: Harju and Vesilinna of Jyväskylä
GPS coordinates: 62.24306,25.73972
Latest update: March 10, 2025 21:50
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