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Tähtitorninmäki

Tähtitorninmäki
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Tähtitorninmäki park area. German Church on the left, Helsinki Cathedral on the horizon.
The verdant Tähtitorninmäki offered sheltered spots for intimate encounters. Photo: Finnish Heritage Agency.

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The toilet attendant’s workstation in a public toilet. A kiosk-like booth with a door and counter in front. The front wall is covered with vertical wood strips.

Toilets and parks as meeting places for gay men

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