Town Hall

Hamina, Finland

The Town Hall is literally the center of Hamina city. It’s located at the center of eight radial streets. The original hall was built in 1798, but it has been destroyed by two separate town fires. The current empire-style building was built in the 1840s according the design of famous architect C. L. Engel.

Today, the Town Hall serves as offices for the town’s central administration.

Address

Raatihuoneentori 1, Hamina, Finland

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Details

Founded: 1840s
Category: Palaces, manors and town halls in Finland
Historical period: Russian Grand Duchy (Finland)

More Information

visithamina.fi
www.kymi.fi

Rating

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