Sederholm house description and photos - Finland: Helsinki (Topic)

Sederholm house description and photos - Finland: Helsinki. Detailed information about the attraction. Description, photographs and a map showing the nearest significant objects. The name in English is Sederholm house.

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The Sederholm House is the oldest stone building, built in 1757 in the historic center of Helsinki, making up a single architectural ensemble on Senate Square.

At one time, the house belonged to the influential Swedish merchant Johan Sederholm, who was replaced by several subsequent generations of owners. After the merchant Kiselev bought the house in 1865 and added balustrades, expanded and installed additional windows and doors, the house was recognized as the most beautiful in Helsinki.

In the period from 1912 to 1946. the building was empty. After restoration, the former merchant house housed the City Court, and then in 1985 the premises were given to a museum, which was opened for public access only in 1995.

Now the museum presents a collection of authentic things and items of merchant life of the 18th century, introducing visitors to the life of this class during its heyday. The Sederholm House hosts temporary exhibitions dedicated to modern life and the development of Helsinki.

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