Top Historic Sights in Espoo, Finland
Explore the historic highlights of Espoo
Espoo Manor
Espoo estate was established as a 'King's manor' (Kungsgård) by Gustav Vasa, King of Sweden, in 1556. The first bailiff was Peder Mandel in 1557-1558. Later the manor was a residence of famous field marshals and statemen Jacob de la Gardie and Gustav Horn. Espoo manor has been owned by the Ramsay family since 1756. The current manor house was built in 1797. Today Espoo manor provides wedding and event services.
Founded: 1797 |
Location:
Espoo, Finland
Espoo Cathedral
The Espoo Cathedral is a medieval stone church built in the last half of 15th century. The church is thus the oldest preserved building in the city. The church was originally designed in by an unknown "Espoo master" and built between 1485 and 1490 under his supervision. The only remaining parts of the medieval church are the eastern and western parts of the nave. The weapons room was removed between 1804 and 1806 and cer ...
Founded: 1480-1490 |
Location:
Espoo, Finland
Alberga Manor
Alberga Manor was first mentioned in the 1620s. The current main building was built as a summer residence by council Feodor Kiseleff in 1874–1876. Later it was in the possession of Helsinki city and left to decay. The main restoration was made in 1997 and today Alberga is used by Espoo City culture office.
Founded: 1874-1876 |
Location:
Espoo, Finland
Gumböle Manor
Gumböle Manor is today a residence of Espoo mayor. The current main building was built in the 1840s, but the history of Gumböle estate dates to the 16th century. The formal garden was built of J. W. Skogström in 1914.
Founded: 1840s |
Location:
Espoo, Finland