The arms were granted on September 21, 1956. The arms are based on the seal of the city from the 17th century. The castle depicts the local castle, built in the 13th century, around which the town grew. (Heraldry of the World)
City: Hämeenlinna
Region: Kanta-Häme
Country: Finland
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My Commentary: Hämeenlinna is nice in my view because of some aspects of it. It has a castle which is the symbol of the city (as shown in the coat of arms) and also has near it a military centre and a military museum with armoury of World War II. The city is one of the most structured places in its region of Kanta-Häme.
Region: Kanta-Häme
Country: Finland
GPS Coordinates
My Commentary: Hämeenlinna is nice in my view because of some aspects of it. It has a castle which is the symbol of the city (as shown in the coat of arms) and also has near it a military centre and a military museum with armoury of World War II. The city is one of the most structured places in its region of Kanta-Häme.
Links:
Hämeenlinna in English
Hämeenlinna in English
Interesting Facts:
- The composer Jean Sibelius was born in Hämeenlinna
- The composer Jean Sibelius was born in Hämeenlinna
- Finland has today only 19 fortresses and castles left and one of them is Hämeen linna
- Hämeenlinnan lyseon lukio in Hämeenlinna is one of the most traditional and respectful education institutions in Finland
- Hämeenlinna has the second highest number of summer cottages in whole Finland
- Hämeenlinna was the first place in the countryside of Finland that got the status of city (1639)
History of Hämeenlinna: There was a settlement called Vanaja by the lake Vanajavesi where the city now stands since the Viking Age. The castle was built in the late 13th century to secure Swedish power in central Finland. A village was established near Häme Castle to provide services and goods to its inhabitants. The village was granted city rights in 1639 and soon after that the King of Sweden moved it one kilometre (0.6 miles) south to the hill on which it still stands. The city is known for its schools and academies where many famous Finns have studied. Schools, government and the military have characterised Hämeenlinna's life throughout history. Finland's first railway line opened between Hämeenlinna and Helsinki in 1862. The current Hämeenlinna railway station(Rautatieasema in Finnish) was built in 1921. (Wikipedia)
My Photos in Hämeenlinna in 2009
Helsinki Airport (Christmas decorations)
Playing Rock Band together
Playing Rock Band together
Panssarimuseo (Parola Tank Museum)
During our stay in Finland we had the opportunity to visit this great museum since our friend Lea is very familiar to the place and could guide us.
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