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Finland’s Aalto Works joins UNESCO World Heritage List

Finland has gained its eighth UNESCO World Heritage Site after Aalto Works, a collection of architectural landmarks designed by Alvar, Aino and Elissa Aalto, was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Life & society Lifestyle

Idyllic Finnish cottage features vintage design and enchanting gardens

In southern Finland, a former dockworkers’ cottage has become a colourful retreat full of history and vintage charm.

Arts & culture Architecture

Alvar Aalto’s Finland: Architecture designed for people

Widely regarded as Finland’s most influential architect, Alvar Aalto transformed modernism with a human-centred approach to design. Today, his work is nominated for the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Life & society Travel

On Finnish west coast, Neristan’s historic houses enchant visitors

A stroll through one of Finland’s most substantial historic wooden neighbourhoods shows off its charm and colour. Take a tour of the Neristan district in the west-coast city of Kokkola.

Arts & culture Architecture

Peek into one of Finland’s most famous buildings, in Paimio

Created by renowned Finnish designers and architects Alvar and Aino Aalto, Paimio Sanatorium was built between 1929 and 1933. Our video visits this world-famous Finnish architectural landmark.

Christmas Architecture

Finnish festive homes capture readers’ hearts this Christmas

From forest cottages to historic villas, Finnish readers share the festive homes that made them stop and say: “Oh my goodness, how beautiful!”

Life & society Architecture

Lahti, Finland chooses most beautiful building as city celebrates 120th anniversary

Residents of the southern Finnish city of Lahti have selected a 19th-century manor house as their city’s most beautiful building.

Life & society Architecture

Heads up for Helsinki’s urban overstory: Lions and gargoyles and bears, oh my!

If you elevate your gaze, Helsinki’s architecture contains surprising details. Mythical creatures, solemn figures and watchful animals perch high above street level.

Architecture