The city centre of Tampere has a couple of prominent features:
The main street, Hämeenkatu, runs from east to west. At the east end of the street is the railway station and at the west end the Church of Alexander. Many shops, restaurants and offices are located on the main street. The main street continues to the east as Itsenäisyydenkatu and to the west as Pirkankatu.
The Tammerkoski rapids run from Lake Näsijärvi in north to Lake Pyhäjärvi in south, via the Finlayson historical factory area, by the riverside park, the TAKO factory and Kehräsaari. It's just over 1 kilometer long. The height difference between the two lakes is 18 meters, but the rapids don't flow freely as there are dams and hydroelectric power stations built on the rapids.
The central square, Keskustori, is located right next to the bridge where Hämeenkatu crosses Tammerkoski rapids.
The city center continues to the shore of Lake Näsijärvi in north and Lake Pyhäjärvi in south.
Most of the hotels, shops and attractions are located within walking distance from each other.
Pyynikki Ridge and Pispala are located a couple of kilometers west of the city centre.
Central square, Keskustori
You can get a great overview of the city beforehand from the aerial photos shot in 2011 at . The city tourist information office is located at the railway station, which is not far from the Keskustori (central square).
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