Presidential Palace

  • The Presidential Palace is located in Helsinki, at the corner of Pohjoisesplanadi and Mariankatu, on one side of the Market Square.Photo: Matti Porre/Office of the President of the Republic of Finland The Presidential Palace is located in Helsinki, at the corner of Pohjoisesplanadi and Mariankatu, on one side of the Market Square.Photo: Matti Porre/Office of the President of the Republic of Finland The Presidential Palace is located in Helsinki, at the corner of Pohjoisesplanadi and Mariankatu, on one side of the Market Square.Photo: Matti Porre/Office of the President of the Republic of Finland

    The Presidential Palace is located in Helsinki, at the corner of Pohjoisesplanadi and Mariankatu, on one side of the Market Square.Photo: Matti Porre/Office of the President of the Republic of Finland

  • Drawings for the building, which was originally completed in 1820 as a merchant’s manor and designed by Pehr Granstedt, were finalised by Carl Ludvig Engel. Photo: Matti Porre/Office of the President of the Republic of Finland Drawings for the building, which was originally completed in 1820 as a merchant’s manor and designed by Pehr Granstedt, were finalised by Carl Ludvig Engel. Photo: Matti Porre/Office of the President of the Republic of Finland Drawings for the building, which was originally completed in 1820 as a merchant’s manor and designed by Pehr Granstedt, were finalised by Carl Ludvig Engel. Photo: Matti Porre/Office of the President of the Republic of Finland

    Drawings for the building, which was originally completed in 1820 as a merchant’s manor and designed by Pehr Granstedt, were finalised by Carl Ludvig Engel. Photo: Matti Porre/Office of the President of the Republic of Finland

  • The palace's main entrance on Pohjoisesplanadi has been given a more distinguished and stately appearance. A red damask pattern carpet leads palace guests up the stairs. Photo: Soile Tirilä / National Board of Antiquities 2014 The palace's main entrance on Pohjoisesplanadi has been given a more distinguished and stately appearance. A red damask pattern carpet leads palace guests up the stairs. Photo: Soile Tirilä / National Board of Antiquities 2014 The palace's main entrance on Pohjoisesplanadi has been given a more distinguished and stately appearance. A red damask pattern carpet leads palace guests up the stairs. Photo: Soile Tirilä / National Board of Antiquities 2014

    The palace's main entrance on Pohjoisesplanadi has been given a more distinguished and stately appearance. A red damask pattern carpet leads palace guests up the stairs. Photo: Soile Tirilä / National Board of Antiquities 2014

  • The staircase regained a marbling painting observed in late 19th century black-and-white photographs. Investigation on the third-floor landing revealed original colour hues and fragments. Photo: Office of the President of the Republic The staircase regained a marbling painting observed in late 19th century black-and-white photographs. Investigation on the third-floor landing revealed original colour hues and fragments. Photo: Office of the President of the Republic The staircase regained a marbling painting observed in late 19th century black-and-white photographs. Investigation on the third-floor landing revealed original colour hues and fragments. Photo: Office of the President of the Republic

    The staircase regained a marbling painting observed in late 19th century black-and-white photographs. Investigation on the third-floor landing revealed original colour hues and fragments. Photo: Office of the President of the Republic

  • The entrance on Mariankatu has also been reworked. Staircase leading to the Atrium from the foyer of the Mariankatu entrance. Photo: Soile Tirilä / National Board of Antiquities 2014 The entrance on Mariankatu has also been reworked. Staircase leading to the Atrium from the foyer of the Mariankatu entrance. Photo: Soile Tirilä / National Board of Antiquities 2014 The entrance on Mariankatu has also been reworked. Staircase leading to the Atrium from the foyer of the Mariankatu entrance. Photo: Soile Tirilä / National Board of Antiquities 2014

    The entrance on Mariankatu has also been reworked. Staircase leading to the Atrium from the foyer of the Mariankatu entrance. Photo: Soile Tirilä / National Board of Antiquities 2014

  • View from the Atrium to the upper balcony which displays portraits of Finnish presidents' spouses. . Photo: Soile Tirilä / National Board of Antiquities 2014 View from the Atrium to the upper balcony which displays portraits of Finnish presidents' spouses. . Photo: Soile Tirilä / National Board of Antiquities 2014 View from the Atrium to the upper balcony which displays portraits of Finnish presidents' spouses. . Photo: Soile Tirilä / National Board of Antiquities 2014

    View from the Atrium to the upper balcony which displays portraits of Finnish presidents' spouses. . Photo: Soile Tirilä / National Board of Antiquities 2014

  • Changes to the large spaces of the Hall of State and Hall of Mirrors are virtually undetectable. The palace's crystal chandelier and old light fittings were given a thorough overhaul. Photo: Office of the President of the Republic Changes to the large spaces of the Hall of State and Hall of Mirrors are virtually undetectable. The palace's crystal chandelier and old light fittings were given a thorough overhaul. Photo: Office of the President of the Republic Changes to the large spaces of the Hall of State and Hall of Mirrors are virtually undetectable. The palace's crystal chandelier and old light fittings were given a thorough overhaul. Photo: Office of the President of the Republic

    Changes to the large spaces of the Hall of State and Hall of Mirrors are virtually undetectable. The palace's crystal chandelier and old light fittings were given a thorough overhaul. Photo: Office of the President of the Republic

  • The modernised building services were concealed within the wall and floor structures. Acoustics in the Hall of State were enhanced. Photo: Office of the President of the Republic The modernised building services were concealed within the wall and floor structures. Acoustics in the Hall of State were enhanced. Photo: Office of the President of the Republic The modernised building services were concealed within the wall and floor structures. Acoustics in the Hall of State were enhanced. Photo: Office of the President of the Republic

    The modernised building services were concealed within the wall and floor structures. Acoustics in the Hall of State were enhanced. Photo: Office of the President of the Republic

  • The crystal chandeliers in the Hall of State were manufactured in Belgium in 1907. The chandeliers have been electrified from the beginning. The top of the chandeliers are decorated with floral Art Nouveau ornaments. Photo: Matti Porre/Office of the President of the Republic of Finland The crystal chandeliers in the Hall of State were manufactured in Belgium in 1907. The chandeliers have been electrified from the beginning. The top of the chandeliers are decorated with floral Art Nouveau ornaments. Photo: Matti Porre/Office of the President of the Republic of Finland The crystal chandeliers in the Hall of State were manufactured in Belgium in 1907. The chandeliers have been electrified from the beginning. The top of the chandeliers are decorated with floral Art Nouveau ornaments. Photo: Matti Porre/Office of the President of the Republic of Finland

    The crystal chandeliers in the Hall of State were manufactured in Belgium in 1907. The chandeliers have been electrified from the beginning. The top of the chandeliers are decorated with floral Art Nouveau ornaments. Photo: Matti Porre/Office of the President of the Republic of Finland

  • Events, such as banquets for state visits, are held in the Hall of State, the place for President Trump's and President Putin's press conference at #HELSINKI2018. Completed in 1907, the hall was inspired by St George’s Hall in the Winter Palace in St. Petersburg. The Lex statue (1919) by Walter Runeberg is a plaster copy of the Lex section of the statue of Alexander II in Senate Square. Photo: Soile Tirilä / The Finnish National Board of Antiquities Events, such as banquets for state visits, are held in the Hall of State, the place for President Trump's and President Putin's press conference at #HELSINKI2018. Completed in 1907, the hall was inspired by St George’s Hall in the Winter Palace in St. Petersburg. The Lex statue (1919) by Walter Runeberg is a plaster copy of the Lex section of the statue of Alexander II in Senate Square. Photo: Soile Tirilä / The Finnish National Board of Antiquities Events, such as banquets for state visits, are held in the Hall of State, the place for President Trump's and President Putin's press conference at #HELSINKI2018. Completed in 1907, the hall was inspired by St George’s Hall in the Winter Palace in St. Petersburg. The Lex statue (1919) by Walter Runeberg is a plaster copy of the Lex section of the statue of Alexander II in Senate Square. Photo: Soile Tirilä / The Finnish National Board of Antiquities

    Events, such as banquets for state visits, are held in the Hall of State, the place for President Trump's and President Putin's press conference at #HELSINKI2018. Completed in 1907, the hall was inspired by St George’s Hall in the Winter Palace in St. Petersburg. The Lex statue (1919) by Walter Runeberg is a plaster copy of the Lex section of the statue of Alexander II in Senate Square. Photo: Soile Tirilä / The Finnish National Board of Antiquities

  • Decorative painting on the roof of the Gothic Hall has regained its 19th-century appearance. Altogether there have been five phases of painting of the cupola of the Gothic Hall. The newly restored appearance is the oldest original surface from the second phase. Photo: Soile Tirilä / National Board of Antiquities 2014 Decorative painting on the roof of the Gothic Hall has regained its 19th-century appearance. Altogether there have been five phases of painting of the cupola of the Gothic Hall. The newly restored appearance is the oldest original surface from the second phase. Photo: Soile Tirilä / National Board of Antiquities 2014 Decorative painting on the roof of the Gothic Hall has regained its 19th-century appearance. Altogether there have been five phases of painting of the cupola of the Gothic Hall. The newly restored appearance is the oldest original surface from the second phase. Photo: Soile Tirilä / National Board of Antiquities 2014

    Decorative painting on the roof of the Gothic Hall has regained its 19th-century appearance. Altogether there have been five phases of painting of the cupola of the Gothic Hall. The newly restored appearance is the oldest original surface from the second phase. Photo: Soile Tirilä / National Board of Antiquities 2014

  • Altogether there have been five phases of painting of the cupola of the Gothic Hall. The newly restored appearance is the oldest original surface from the second phase. Photo: Office of the President of the Republic Altogether there have been five phases of painting of the cupola of the Gothic Hall. The newly restored appearance is the oldest original surface from the second phase. Photo: Office of the President of the Republic Altogether there have been five phases of painting of the cupola of the Gothic Hall. The newly restored appearance is the oldest original surface from the second phase. Photo: Office of the President of the Republic

    Altogether there have been five phases of painting of the cupola of the Gothic Hall. The newly restored appearance is the oldest original surface from the second phase. Photo: Office of the President of the Republic

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