Interesting pieces of art and architecture Proudly following Alvar Aalto's footsteps, Jyväskylä is full of culture. Finland has altogether 7 UNESCO World Heritage sites, and two of those are in Jyväskylä. Jyväskylä has a cultural selection of the highest quality. You might also find the youthful culture interesting because of its bohemian touch. In addition to professional theaters and groups there’s a number of amateur theaters, multiple museums people can visit around the year, Finland’s most popular symphony orchestra, and nationally acclaimed dance art scene. Jyväskylä – the capital city of Alvar Aalto's architecture In Jyväskylä you’ll find the largest number of buildings in the whole world designed by the world-famous architect Alvar Aalto. Amongst the 28 locations are Alvar Aalto Museum, Muurame Church and Säynätsalo Town Hall. The Town Hall is considered as one of Aalto’s most admired works. The Aalto Route offers an insight into the cityscape and architecture of Jyväskylä. Alvar Aalto locations Construction office 1975–78 Jyväskylä City Theatre (1964–82) University of Jyväskylä Alvar Aalto Museum (1971–73) Casa Laurén (1925–28) Säynätsalo town hall (1949–52) Muurame Church (1926–29) Central police station (1970) (Tietotalo) Muuratsalo experimental house (1952–54) Jyväskylä workers' club (1924–25) Museum of Central Finland (1957–61, 1991) Defence corps building (1926–29) Viitatorni (1957–62) Aira building (1924–26) Alterations to the Nuora building (1923–24) Villa Karpio (1923) Alvar Aalto Museum The museum is a must-see destination for all fans! It was founded in 1966 specializing in architecture and design. You can take guided tours to the Aalto House, the home of the Aalto family! Finnish Air Force Museum Would you like to sit in the cockpit and pretend to be a pilot? Come to the Finnish Air Force Museum and experience the history! Museum has received Bf 109 simulator as a donation, and if you are going to be well-prepared for you visit, book your simulator flight in advance - it can be done online! The museum presents Finnish aviation history from its beginning to the present days, and the exhibition consists mainly of aircraft, engines and aircrew equipment which has been used by the Finnish Air Force.
