Päävartio, Guardhouse in Kruununhaka, Finland.
The Main Guard Post building features classical architecture with distinctive columns and stands near the Presidential Palace at Mariankatu 1 in Helsinki.
The Main Guard Post relocated from Helsinki Cathedral to its current location in 1843 when the Heidenstrauch house transformed into the Imperial Palace.
The building maintains military traditions through guard ceremonies, with personnel from the Guard Jaeger Regiment performing precise duty shifts at the entrance.
Guards perform their duties from 7:45 AM to 10:00 PM, with shift durations adjusted according to weather conditions, particularly during cold periods.
During the Finnish Civil War, the Main Guard Post used a color-coded disc system on cell doors: red for political prisoners and blue for criminal offenses.
Location: Helsinki
Inception: 1843
Part of: Högvakten
Address: Mariankatu 1
GPS coordinates: 60.16882,24.95748
Latest update: March 17, 2025 08:46
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