Kruununhaka (; ) is a
neighbourhood
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of
Helsinki
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, the capital of
Finland
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.
Kruununhaka became the area next to the harbour and the center, when Helsinki was moved from the earlier location in the mid-1660s. From the very beginning, the residents included city and state officials.
Many buildings of the
University of Helsinki
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are also situated in Kruununhaka. The area has become known for its vintage shops.
Notable people
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Kirka Babitzin, singer
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Harri Holkeri, politician
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Magnus Lindberg
Magnus Gustaf Adolf Lindberg (born 27 June 1958) is a Finnish composer and pianist. He was the New York Philharmonic's composer-in-residence from 2009 to 2012 and has been the London Philharmonic Orchestra's composer-in-residence since the ...
, composer
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Johannes Virolainen
Johannes Virolainen (; 31 January 1914 – 11 December 2000) was a Finnish politician and who served as 30th Prime Minister of Finland.
Virolainen was born near Viipuri. After the Continuation War Virolainen moved to Lohja, but he remained one ...
, politician
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Bror-Erik Wallenius, sports commentator
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Valtteri Bottas, racing driver
Gallery
Image:Helsinki Cathedral in July 2004.jpg, Helsinki Cathedral
Image:Presidentinlinna.jpg, Presidential Palace
Image:Collegium of Advanced Studies, University of Helsinki.JPG, Aleksanteri Institute
Image:Kruununhaka-Helsinki-As-Seen-From-Katajanokka.JPG, Pohjoisranta waterfront in Kruununhaka as seen from nearby Katajanokka
Image:Mariankatu in December 2021.jpg, Mariankatu street in December 2021
See also
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Katajanokka
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Kluuvi
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Pohjoisranta
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Ullanlinna
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Vironniemi
External links
Vironniemi district
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