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Hämeenlinna
Coat of Arms of Hämeenlinna
CityHämeenlinna (1639)
Administrative ProvinceSouthern Finland
Historical ProvinceTavastia
Area
 - Total
 - Land
 - Water
185.1 km²
166 km²
19.1 km²
Population
 - Total (2005-1-1)
 - Density 		Ranked 15th
47,200
281/km²
View of Lake Vanajavesi, next to Hämeenlinna. You can see the castle on the right

Hämeenlinna, or Tavastehus in Swedish, is a municipality and city of about 47,000 inhabitants in the heart of the historical province of Häme in the south of Finland. Today, it belongs to the region of Tavastia Proper, and is the residence city for the Governor of the province of Southern Finland. Nearby cities include the capital Helsinki (100 km), Tampere (73 km) and Lahti (72 km).

The medieval Häme castle (Hämeen linna) is located in the city.

History

There has been a settlement in where the city now stands since the Viking Age. The castle was built in the late 13th century to secure the Swedish power in central Finland. A village was born near to the castle to provide services and goods to inhabitants.

The village was granted city rights in 1639 and soon after that the King of Sweden moved it one kilometre south on the hill where it now stands.

The city is has always been known for its schools and academies where many famous Finns have studied. Schools, government and the military have characterized Hämeenlinna's life all through history.

Notable persons

The composer Jean Sibelius was born and raised in Hämeenlinna. He graduated from Hämeenlinna Lyseo in 1885.

Poet Eino Leino graduated from high school in Hämeenlinna. (Hämeenlinnan lyseon lukio is Hämeenlinna Lyseo Upper secondary school, roughly the equivalent of a US highschool).

Also, the Folk/Viking Metal band Turisas are from Hameenlinna.

External links

Municipalities of Kanta-Häme
Municipalities Coat of arms of Kanta-Häme
Former municipalities

61°00′N 24°27′E / 61.000°N 24.450°E / 61.000; 24.450

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