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Finlayson historic factory complex

Collection of historic factory buildings gradually extended from a textile mill founded by a Scotsman named James Finlayson in 1820. The oldest building, six-storey high-rise TR1, dates back to 1837. The complex also includes the factory church, now the most popular wedding church in Tampere, stable yards with arts and crafts shops and pony rides, and the owner's mansion with park and a restaurant. The factory buildings have been transformed into shops, restaurants, museums, movie theatres, and office spaces. Well worth visiting for anyone.

Getting there: north side of downtown, west side of Tammerkoski rapids

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Finlayson factory store
While the historic Tampere factory is no more operational, you can still feel their rich heritage of manufacturing quality textiles since 1820 in a factory store on the premises. The place to buy textiles, towels, bed concepts, duvets, pillows and mattresses.
Mon–Fri 10:00–17:30, Sat 10:00–15:00
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Finlayson Church
Finlaysonin kirkko
The church in the Finlayson area was built in 1879 for the factory workers. It is a small church in Gothic revival style with a red brick façade. This is the favourite wedding church in Tampere.
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Finlaysonin Palatsi
Beautifully located restaurant at the mansion of Finlayson factory complex.
Tue–Fri 11:00–24:00, Sat 12:00–24:00Main courses €15–26
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Cinema Plevna
1653 seats divided into ten halls. The largest room has 495 seats a 136 m2 screen. All halls have been made to meet the latest quality standards. Plevna shows mainstream movies in their original language with subtitles.