Sibelius Upper Secondary School

Sibelius Upper Secondary School is a five-story building located at Liisankatu 13 in Helsinki that houses dedicated departments for music and dance education. The structure contains specialized facilities designed to support advanced training in the performing arts.

Architect Theodor Decker designed the building, which opened between 1899 and 1900 and established specialized arts education in Helsinki. The school represented an early recognition of the need for dedicated training facilities for music and dance students in Finland.

This school has served as a hub for specialized arts education and draws students from across Finland to study music and dance. Visitors can see how the historic building functions as a creative workspace where young artists develop their skills in specialized facilities.

The building is protected under city planning regulations, meaning its exterior and interior design are preserved and maintained. As an active educational facility, access may be limited and visitors should check ahead or seek permission before entering.

The building was designed by architect Theodor Decker, who created several important structures across Helsinki and shaped the city's architectural identity. His design merges functional spaces for artistic learning with architectural elements that express the building's role as an arts institution.

Location: Helsinki

Inception: 1900

Architects: Theodor Decker

Part of: Goat

Website: https://hel.fi/sibel/fi

GPS coordinates: 60.17458,24.95632

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:40