Helsinki and its surrounding areas in the 1600s

A map of old Helsinki and its surrounding countryside. Some place names are mentioned in Swedish including Gumtäkt, Malm, Ladugård, Dommarby, Staffansby, Baggböle, Gumböle, Vik Viken.

A map drawn in the 17th century depicting the original site of Helsinki and its surrounding areas around the Vantaanjoki river. Reproduced from the original by Johan Reinhold Aspelin in 1868.

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A picture of a middle aged man with a long beard and mustache. Large crucifix hangs from his neck. Dressed in a long coat and hat. Holding a telescope in his left hand.

1550 – Founding Helsinki

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Photographer

The Finnish Heritage Agency.

Period

1600

Finna.fi record

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Map

Authors

Johan Reinhold Aspelin

Copyrights

CC BY 4.0

Buildings

Museovirasto Historical Picture Collection