2. Palace

Next, Palace

Our first destination is located close to the Olympic Terminal. The architecture of the Palace represents a new kind of modern and European design. It was designed by architects Viljo Revell and Keijo Petäjä. The Palace sign on the roof is an original from 1952.

The building was originally intended to serve as an industrial center and is a Docomomo site, which means it is protected by the International Organization for the Documentation and Conservation of Buildings, Sites, and Neighborhoods of the Modern Movement, as are all the other buildings related to the Helsinki Olympics.

Yeah, this Palace building was originally designed to be the headquarters for industrial companies, with a hotel included. It was completed just in time for the 1952 Games and served as a hub for high-ranking guests. Only the most important Olympic visitors stayed here. Athletes had no place there.

Yes, but there's still a restaurant here at the Palace, and it has even earned two Michelin stars. It's worth booking a table well in advance. It might be the best restaurant in the city. Next up is the Keisarinluoto Passenger Pavilion.