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Alexanterin Kirkko
The notable Alexanterin Kirkko is beautiful with its red brick and green spires, named for the Tsar Alexander II.
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Finlayson Centre
The Finlayson Centre is inside a rejuvenated cotton mill founded by Scot industrialist James Finlayson in the 19th century; it was the first building in the Nordic countries to boast electric lighting, which went on in 1882. Although the massive red brick building remains intact, the interior has now been converted into a modern complex of restaurants, bars, shops, exhibition spaces and a cinema.
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Näsinneula Observation Tower
At 168m Näsinneula Observation Tower is the tallest such tower in these Northern lands and it is worth the visit, with spectacular views of the city and its surrounding lakes. There's a revolving restaurant near the top.
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Pyynikki Ridge & Observation Tower
Rising between Tampere's two lakes, this ridge is a forested area of walking and cycling trails with fine views on both sides. It rises 85m above the shores of the lake; this is an Everest by Finnish standards and claims to be the highest gravel ridge in the world. There's an old stone observation tower on the ridge, which also has a great café serving Tampere's best doughnuts.
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