Aleksanterinkatu, Main commercial street in Kluuvi, Helsinki, Finland
Aleksanterinkatu extends from the Presidential Palace to Mannerheimintie, featuring notable buildings, retail establishments, and financial institutions along its quarter-mile length.
The street, initially named Suurkatu by architect Carl Ludvig Engel in the 1800s, received its current name in 1833 to honor Russian Emperor Alexander I.
Since 1949, Aleksanterinkatu transforms each November into Finland's official Christmas street, with illuminated decorations remaining through the winter celebration period.
Four tram lines operate along this central thoroughfare, while the western section allows only public transportation, taxis, and maintenance vehicles.
The first traffic lights in Helsinki were installed at Aleksanterinkatu's intersection with Mikonkatu in 1951, preparing the city for the Summer Olympics.
Location: Helsinki
GPS coordinates: 60.16898,24.94877
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:43
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