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This area is not big, but still it's separated in three different sections: Suvilahti, Kalasatama and Sompasaari. Suvilahti is area where music festivals like Flow festival is held. Also the area is open for urban arts and hobbies - like for graffiti art and skateboarding. Here you also find Kellohalli where some weekends flea market is organized. During weekends you'll find underground parties from different buildings which are located in Suvilahti, like Magito. 

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Kalasatama is newly built area packed with block of flats which cost pretty much a fortune. Also new shopping mall is opening which will rise the prises even more. The problem is that shopping malls kill the urban culture - especially as these malls are usually containing only international clothing chains and not supporting local and Finnish brands. The same is happening here what has been happening to Kreuzberg in Berlin. What's good with Kalasatama is that newly built bridge Isoisänsilta gives a fast access to Mustikkamaa. 

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Sompasaari is the area where Kalasatama is growing next. This area used to be the place for underground outdoor parties. Also here you'll find urban sauna - Sompasauna, which has become extremely popular among locals. Sompasauna is free to everyone.

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So the whole area is battle between capitalism and urban culture. 

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Hot tip!

Have a beer at Stadin Panimo

Visit street art gallery specialized in street art, photography & picture Make Your Mark

Watch modern circus at Circo