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About Tampere, Finland

With a population of well over 200,000, Tampere is the largest inland city in the Nordic countries. Founded in 1779 on the banks of the Tammerkoski Rapids, Tampere has evolved into the most highly industrialized locality in Finland. Thanks to the new city planning, former industrial areas such as Finlayson and Tampella are alive again today with cafes, restaurants, shops, cinemas, museums and galleries there.

There’s lots to see in Tampere. The streets are filled with beautiful, original Finnish architecture, while the lake sceneries are breathtaking. There are magnificent glacial ridges, beautiful parks and lush forests next to the city centre. The versatile nature and scenery of Tampere is ideal for spending time outdoors.

If staying indoors is more your style, the indoor market hall, built in 1901, is a true Tampere experience that shouldn’t be overlooked. Shopping centres offering global brands are naturally a facet of any modern city while the arts and crafts shops offer something unique. The city’s hundreds of pubs, bars, discos and dance restaurants draw the crowds when the shops are done.

It’s well worth trying the seasonal dishes in Tampere, too. Tastes are as a rule gentle, rich in aroma and full of flavor. Recipes are often prepared from ingredients obtained from the wilds. Lake fish, crayfish, elk, reindeer, mushrooms and berries are great delicacies. Tampere’s restaurants present great variety and choice.

Join us for EdMedia 2014 in Tampere and see all the bold, bright, and beautiful sights of Tampere!