Vaalijala, Sanatorium and Cultural Heritage Site in Pieksämäki, Finland
The rehabilitation facility includes thirty medical, maintenance, and residential buildings connected by glass corridors surrounding a central rose garden courtyard.
The Finnish Church Inner Mission Society established Vaalijala between 1948 and 1966 on the former site of Nenonpello military residence.
Architect Yrjö Lindegren designed the pavilion-style complex with light plastered lower sections, dark wooden upper floors, and steep tile roofs.
The rehabilitation center provides specialized support services, including assessments, therapies, consultations, and coaching for individuals requiring intensive assistance.
The water tower attached to the utility building stands as a local landmark within the complex grounds near Lake Pieksäjärvi.
Location: Pieksämäki
GPS coordinates: 62.36999,27.12531
Latest update: March 18, 2025 05:23
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