Esplanadi park, Urban park in Kaartinkaupunki district, Helsinki, Finland.
Esplanadi park extends between Erottaja square and Market Square, featuring wide walkways lined with chestnut trees and carefully maintained lawns.
Created in 1830 by architect Carl Ludwig Engel, the park served as a central gathering space with the first theatre building in Helsinki constructed in 1827.
The central statue commemorates Johan Ludvig Runeberg, the national poet of Finland, while multiple art installations by Viktor Jansson decorate the grounds.
During summer months, visitors can attend concerts at the Espa Stage near Kappeli restaurant, which offers refreshments and outdoor seating.
Four historic kiosks stand within the park, including decorative wooden structures from 1893 and 1909, alongside functionalist designs from 1928.
Location: Helsinki
Inception: 1830
Operator: Helsingin kaupunki
Part of: Esplanadi-Bulevardi
GPS coordinates: 60.16750,24.94778
Latest update: May 15, 2025 12:09
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