Snellman Park, Local heritage site and park in Vahtivuori, Finland.
Snellman Park is a green space in Kuopio's city center, situated between two main streets near the cathedral. It offers maintained lawns, walking paths, and a central focal point with a bronze monument at its heart.
This location was originally a public market square in Kuopio before changing into a park in the mid-1800s. That shift marked an important turn in how the city used its central spaces.
The park takes its name from Johan Vilhelm Snellman, a prominent Finnish philosopher and political figure from the 1800s. The bronze monument at its heart connects this place to the city's intellectual heritage.
The park is easy to reach on foot and sits centrally near other local attractions. Recent improvements have made it a pleasant spot for walks and short breaks throughout the day.
This park became part of Kuopio's National City Park when it was established in 2017. Even though it has been a green space for much longer, its formal recognition as part of this protected area came much more recently.
Location: Kuopio
Part of: Parc Snellman, cathédrale de Kuopio et quartiers en bois
GPS coordinates: 62.89150,27.68650
Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:02
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