House of the Estates, Administrative building in Kruununhaka, Finland.
The House of the Estates is an administrative building in Helsinki with Renaissance Revival architecture located across from the Bank of Finland. The structure has five stories with a rectangular form and displays a large bronze sculpture on its pediment.
The building was completed in 1890 when Finland was under Russian rule and had a parliament made up of three estates. With the introduction of a single-chamber system in 1906, the building's role changed fundamentally.
The building takes its name from the three estates of Finland that gathered here to deliberate on laws until 1906. Visitors can still see the ornately decorated rooms that reflect the political importance of this meeting place.
The building stands in the Kruununhaka district and is well reached by public transportation. It functions today as a workspace for government meetings and official receptions, so visits outside of guided tours may not always be possible.
The bronze sculpture on the pediment shows Emperor Alexander I confirming Finnish rights and laws in 1809, a moment that established Finland's early autonomy. This artwork by Emil Wikström marks a turning point in Finnish history.
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