During the Russian Empire, when Finland and were part of it, in 1861 the city was founded and named in honor Empress Maria Alexandrovna - Mariehamn. Mariehamn was founded near the village of Övernäs. It's comparative small town and the port, home to about eleven thousand people - almost half the population of the archipelago. The city is located on a peninsula and has two ports - on the western and east coasts. The western port (Västerhamn) is of great international importance, as ferries stop there several times a day on their way to Sweden and the mainland. Finland.
The main sectors of the economy are shipping, trade, tourism, agriculture, banking and food processing. international Airport is located five minutes by car from the city center.
Russian heritage is evident in the design of streets and houses. Wide and straight streets provide space for walking, lined with the facades of beautiful houses. In the summer heat it's nice to walk along Esplanade, linden alley, stretching from west to east, from the western port to the eastern harbor, enjoying the “linden coolness”. IN Mariehamne Jazz and rock festivals are held every year. A gathering of bikers and vintage car owners is a common occurrence. In Marihamn you can take part in many sporting events, such as cycling, volleyball, floorball, sailing, which are very popular Åland Marathon. In honor of the 150th anniversary of Mariehamn, a monument to Empress Maria Alexandrovna, which was donated by the Russians, was unveiled in the city center. Once in Marihamn, you should definitely walk along the western port or along eastern harbor and enjoy the magnificent views of yachts and pleasure boats, visit one of the many cozy and very colorful restaurants and cafes in eastern harbor. Enjoy a Dutch steamboat Jan Nieveen(also called F.P. von Knorring), and then go inside and enjoy the excellent cuisine. Or you can visit the famous Ship Museum " Pommern" () in the western port ( Vasterhamn)
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And for shopping lovers, check out some very interesting private shops, visit the market and cute souvenir shops in the Marine Quarter, where you can find very unexpected and original things. And, of course, take part in an open-air bird party - in the park Lilla Holman, along which peacocks stroll imposingly))).
The city is certainly not big, but very cozy and attractive.
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| Mayor | Barbara Heinonen | ||
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| Based | 1861 | ||
| Square | 11.79 km² | ||
| Center height | 21 m | ||
| Timezone | UTC+2, in summer UTC+3 | ||
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| Population | 11,186 people (2011) | ||
| Density | 948.77 people/km² | ||
| Official language | Swedish | ||
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Mariehamn(Finnish: Maarianhamina), Mariehamn(Swedish Mariehamn) - main city, an autonomous territory within. One of the main ports of the Archipelago Sea.
Founded by Russians in 1861, named after Empress Maria Alexandrovna. In the 19th and early 20th centuries, Russian-language sources used the “Swedish” version of the name of the city, Mariehamn; in the second half of the 20th century, the “Finnish” version, Maarianhamina, was approved as the Russian standard spelling.
The city is home to more than half of the total population of the archipelago - 11,186 people (2011). The city, like the entire territory of the autonomy, is completely Swedish-speaking: Swedish is the native language of approximately 91% of the city's population.
Etymology
The name of the city is translated from Swedish and Finnish as “Mary’s Harbor” and comes from the name of the wife of Emperor Alexander II of Russia - Maria Alexandrovna (1824-1880).
Geographical position
The city is located on a peninsula and has two ports - on the west and east coasts. The western port (Swedish: Västerhamn) is of great international importance, as it serves as an intensive ferry service on the way to and from mainland Finland. The Eastern Port is mainly a yacht harbor, one of the largest on the Baltic Sea.
The city houses the Cabinet of Ministers and the Parliament. Åland Islands- Lagting.
Both newspapers of the Åland Islands (Ålandstidningen and Nya Åland) are published in the city, several radio stations and a local television channel (TV Åland) operate.
A stamp with a portrait of Empress Maria Alexandrovna, issued by Russian Post for the 150th anniversary of the founding of the city (2011)
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Local legend says that the residents, who sought to establish a new port, specifically invited Emperor Alexander II to give the settlement the name of his wife in order to quickly obtain the highest consent to assign it the status of a city. Official history claims that the port, on the contrary, was founded on the direct orders of Alexander II, and work on its construction under the leadership of the architect Georg Theodor von Schewitz began back in 1859 near two small villages - Evernes (Swedish Övernäs) and, and in In 1861 (February 21), the new settlement received city status and the name Mariehamn. Over time, the city increased significantly in area and included part of the territory of the Yomala community.
Attractions
The Åland Islands have a long history of shipping. Sailing ship museum Pommern anchored in the western port. East Harbor is one of the largest yacht ports in Scandinavia and is also home to a Dutch steamship Jan Nieveen(also called F.P. von Knorring), converted into a restaurant.
In Mariehamn there are several buildings designed by the Finnish architect Lars Sonck and representing the architectural landmark of the Åland Islands: the Church of St. George (1927), the main building of the Åland Maritime College (1927), the city municipality building (1939). The Åland Museum operates.
On November 2, 2011, a monument to Empress Maria Alexandrovna, after whom the city is named, was unveiled in Mariehamn.
IN summer time The city is visited by a significant number of tourists, who are served by several hotels and other accommodation facilities, including a campsite. There is a consulate Russian Federation, consulate-General Sweden, as well as consular offices of some other countries.
Population
Dynamics of city population growth:
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Mariehamn Airport is located 3 km northwest of the city. You can only get there/from there by taxi.
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Transport
Mariehamn public transport is represented by 5 bus routes. But the city is quite small, so in general it is not needed here. There are a lot of taxis on the streets, mostly they travel along the route city - airport - city. You can ask for a car at any cafe or hotel. There are large free parking lots near the ports - it is advisable to leave your own car there, since it is difficult to find a permitted parking space in the city center. Mariehamn, like all of the Åland Islands, is ideal for traveling by bicycle - there are dedicated paths everywhere, and many bike rental points.
Mariehamn Hotels
Hotels in Mariehamn are quite expensive, especially in summer. But their rooms are decorated according to all the canons of Scandinavian design, usually with a view of the sea. A standard double room in four-star hotels costs about 130-150 EUR with breakfast. You can stay in a 3* hotel near the ports for 80-90 EUR per day. A room in a two-star hotel (usually located some distance from the city center) is offered for 35-55 EUR. An apartment can be rented for 100-150 EUR. There are no hostels in the city. Prices on the page are for October 2018.
Cafes and restaurants
In Mariehamn, bistro-style establishments and small cafes predominate. A hot dish costs between 15-20 EUR. There are also several hotel restaurants offering haute cuisine. The bill for dinner there reaches 80-100 EUR for two.
A special feature of Åland cuisine is the use of local products. Almost all restaurants purchase organic meat, milk and vegetables from local farmers.
The main pride of the islanders is their amazing lamb; dishes made from it are a must-try. Steaks are prepared from lamb, baked with potatoes and asparagus. You can also try snacks with local goat cheese, another symbol of the islands. Well, wash it all down with cider or beer, naturally produced locally. Fast food lovers will be disappointed here: you can try street food only during festivals.
Sights of Mariehamn
Mariehamn is located on a narrow peninsula stretching from north to south. The length of the city across is 1 km, and lengthwise - 7 km. Northern and southern regions- These are individual development neighborhoods, not very interesting for tourists. But the city center is much more suitable for an active pastime - this is where its main attractions are located.
The picturesque ship Pommern is moored in the West Port of Mariehamn (Hamngatan 2). Built in 1903, she is one of the last large sailing ships in the world to be launched. Before the Second World War it transported grain from Australia to England and Ireland. Today the ship is used as showroom The adjacent maritime museum tells the history of navigation on the Åland Islands from the 18th century to the present day.
Among the religious buildings, the brick Church of St. Goran (Esplanadgatan, 6), built in 1927, deserves attention. The ceiling of the temple, built in a typical Swedish style, is decorated with rich ornaments, and the stained glass windows depict saints and apostles. This kind of chic is quite a rare thing for Swedish and Finnish churches.
You can get acquainted with the history and culture of Mariehamn in a specialized museum (http://www.kulturhistoriska.ax/en official website in English). The exhibition is arranged in chronological order: prehistoric times, the Middle Ages, the era of the Swedish Empire, 19-20 centuries - in total it covers 7,500 years.
In the eastern part of Mariehamn Bay there is a Marine Quarter with a pier (Osterleden 110). This is a kind of synthesis of industrial and public spaces. Wooden boats have been built here for many years, and there is a blacksmith shop. Also in the Maritime Quarter there is a Museum of Shipbuilding and a Museum of Ship Engines. The exhibition of the latter is located in the lighthouse building, an exact copy of the structure from the uninhabited Åland island of Kobba Klintar. At the far exit to the breakwater there is a sailors' chapel. In the Marine Quarter there are 5 craft workshops where Åland souvenirs are produced and sold. There is also a restaurant where you can have an inexpensive snack and drink coffee.
With children you can visit the small water park Mariebad (Osterleden 68). On its territory there are several swimming pools and an indoor slide 65 m long. Nearby there is a beach with volleyball courts.
Weather in Mariehamn
The best time to visit Mariehamn is summer. The tourist season lasts from May to October, during which time festivals, fairs, and farmers' markets are constantly held here.
- Where to stay: Turku hotels are suitable for both those who come to get to know this important port city for Finland, and those who are going to make forays around the area. There is housing here for every budget. Although in neighboring Pori and Rauma there are also
Mariehamn (Swedish Mariehamn, Mariehamn - Finnish Maarianhamina) is the main city of the Åland Islands, an autonomous territory within Finland. One of the main ports of the Archipelago Sea.
Founded by Russians in 1861, named after Empress Maria Alexandrovna.
The city is home to more than half of the total population of the archipelago - 11,186 people (2011). Mariehamn, like the entire territory of the autonomy, is a completely Swedish-speaking city (Swedish is the native language for approximately 91% of the city's population).
Geographical position
The city is located on a peninsula and has two ports - on the west and east coasts.
The western port (Swedish: Västerhamn) is of great international importance, as it serves as an intensive ferry service on the route to Sweden and mainland Finland.
The Eastern Port is mainly a yacht harbor, one of the largest on the Baltic Sea.
Etymology
The name of the city is translated from Swedish and Finnish as “Mary’s Harbor” and comes from the name of the wife of Emperor Alexander II of Russia - Maria Alexandrovna.
Story
Local legend says that the inhabitants of the Åland Islands, who sought to establish a new port, specifically invited Emperor Alexander II to give the settlement the name of his wife in order to quickly obtain the highest consent to give it the status of a city. Official history claims that the port, on the contrary, was founded on the direct orders of Alexander II, and work on its construction under the leadership of the architect Georg Theodor von Schewitz began back in 1859 near two small villages - Evernes (Swedish: Övernäs) and Yomala, and in 1861 (February 21), the new settlement received city status and the name Mariehamn. Over time, the city increased significantly in area and included part of the territory of the Yomala community.
The Cabinet of Ministers and the Parliament of the Åland Islands - Lagting - are located in Mariehamn.
The Åland Islands and Mariehamn have a long history of shipping. The museum sailing ship Pommern is anchored in the western port. The East Harbor is one of the largest yacht ports in Scandinavia and also houses the Dutch steamship Jan Nieveen (also named F.P. von Knorring), converted into a restaurant.
Both newspapers of the Åland Islands (Ålandstidningen and Nya Åland) are published in the city, several radio stations and a local television channel (TV Åland) operate.
In Mariehamn there are several buildings designed by the Finnish architect Lars Sonck and representing the architectural landmark of the Åland Islands: the Church of St. George (1927), the main building of the Åland Maritime College (1927), the city municipality building (1939). The Åland Museum operates.
On November 2, 2011, a monument to Empress Maria Alexandrovna, after whom the city is named, was unveiled in Mariehamn.
In the summer, the city is visited by a significant number of tourists, who are served by several hotels and other accommodation facilities, including a campsite. There is a consulate of the Russian Federation, a consulate general of Sweden, as well as consular offices of some other countries.
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The city is home to more than half of the total population of the archipelago - 11,186 people (). Mariehamn, like the entire territory of the autonomy, is a completely Swedish-speaking city (Swedish is the native language for approximately 91% of the city's population).
Geographical position
Etymology
The name of the city is translated from Swedish and Finnish as "Mary's Harbor" and comes from the name of the wife of Emperor Alexander II of Russia - Maria Alexandrovna.
Story
Local legend says that the inhabitants of the Åland Islands, who sought to establish a new port, specifically invited Emperor Alexander II to give the settlement the name of his wife in order to quickly obtain the highest consent to give it the status of a city. Official history claims that the port, on the contrary, was founded on the direct orders of Alexander II, and work on its construction under the leadership of the architect Georg Theodor von Schewitz began back in 1859 near two small villages - Evernes (Swedish. Overnäs) and Jomala, and in 1861 (February 21) the new settlement received the status of a city and the name Mariehamn. Over time, the city increased significantly in area and included part of the territory of the Yomala community.
The Åland Islands and Mariehamn have a long history of shipping. Sailboat museum Pommern anchored in the western port. East Harbor is one of the largest yacht ports in Scandinavia and is also home to a Dutch steamship Jan Nieveen(also called F.P. von Knorring), converted into a restaurant.
Both newspapers of the Åland Islands (Ålandstidningen and Nya Åland) are published in the city, several radio stations and a local television channel (TV Åland) operate.
In Mariehamn there are several buildings designed by the Finnish architect Lars Sonck and representing the architectural landmark of the Åland Islands: the Church of St. George (1927), the main building of the Åland Maritime College (1927), the city municipality building (1939). The Åland Museum operates.
In the summer, the city is visited by a significant number of tourists, who are served by several hotels and other accommodation facilities, including a campsite. There is a consulate of the Russian Federation, a consulate general of Sweden, as well as consular offices of some other countries.
Population
Dynamics of city population growth:
Twin Cities
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| Sweden | Visby | ||||
| Iceland | Kopavogur | ||||
| Norway | Kragerö | ||||
| Denmark | Slagelse | ||||
| Faroe islands | Tórshavn | Accessories Denmark | |||
| Estonia | Kuressaare | ||||
| Finland | Valkeakoski | ||||
| Russia | Lomonosov |
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Mariehamn West Harbor at night
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Mariehamn City Hall
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Stamp of Finland, issued for the 100th anniversary of Mariehamn, 1961
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Mariehamn Airport
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The melancholy that he was so afraid of came over Pierre again. For three days after delivering his speech in the box, he lay at home on the sofa, not receiving anyone and not going anywhere.
At this time, he received a letter from his wife, who begged him for a date, wrote about her sadness for him and about her desire to devote her whole life to him.
At the end of the letter, she informed him that one of these days she would come to St. Petersburg from abroad.
Following the letter, one of the Masonic brothers, less respected by him, burst into Pierre's solitude and, bringing the conversation to Pierre's marital relations, in the form of fraternal advice, expressed to him the idea that his severity towards his wife was unfair, and that Pierre was deviating from the first rules of a Freemason , not forgiving the repentant.
At the same time, his mother-in-law, the wife of Prince Vasily, sent for him, begging him to visit her for at least a few minutes to negotiate a very important matter. Pierre saw that there was a conspiracy against him, that they wanted to unite him with his wife, and this was not even unpleasant to him in the state in which he was. He didn’t care: Pierre didn’t consider anything in life to be a matter of great importance, and under the influence of the melancholy that now took possession of him, he did not value either his freedom or his persistence in punishing his wife.
“No one is right, no one is to blame, therefore she is not to blame,” he thought. - If Pierre did not immediately express consent to unite with his wife, it was only because in the state of melancholy in which he was, he was not able to do anything. If his wife had come to him, he would not have sent her away now. Compared to what occupied Pierre, wasn’t it all the same whether he lived or not lived with his wife?
Without answering anything to either his wife or his mother-in-law, Pierre got ready for the road late one evening and left for Moscow to see Joseph Alekseevich. This is what Pierre wrote in his diary.
“Moscow, November 17th.
I just arrived from my benefactor, and I hasten to write down everything that I experienced. Joseph Alekseevich lives poorly and has been suffering from a painful bladder disease for three years. No one ever heard a groan or a word of murmur from him. From morning until late at night, with the exception of the hours during which he eats the simplest food, he works on science. He received me graciously and seated me on the bed on which he was lying; I made him a sign of the knights of the East and Jerusalem, he answered me in the same way, and with a gentle smile asked me about what I had learned and acquired in the Prussian and Scottish lodges. I told him everything as best I could, conveying the reasons that I proposed in our St. Petersburg box and informed him about the bad reception given to me and about the break that had occurred between me and the brothers. Joseph Alekseevich, having paused and thought for a while, expressed his view of all this to me, which instantly illuminated for me everything that had happened and the entire future path ahead of me. He surprised me by asking if I remembered what the threefold purpose of the order was: 1) to preserve and learn the sacrament; 2) in purifying and correcting oneself in order to perceive it and 3) in correcting the human race through the desire for such purification. What is the most important and first goal of these three? Of course, your own correction and cleansing. This is the only goal we can always strive for, regardless of all circumstances. But at the same time, this goal requires the most work from us, and therefore, misled by pride, we, missing this goal, either take on the sacrament, which we are unworthy to receive due to our uncleanness, or we take on the correction of the human race, when we ourselves are an example of abomination and depravity. Illuminism is not a pure doctrine precisely because it is carried away by social activities and is filled with pride. On this basis, Joseph Alekseevich condemned my speech and all my activities. I agreed with him in the depths of my soul. On the occasion of our conversation about my family affairs, he told me: “The main duty of a true Mason, as I told you, is to improve himself.” But often we think that by removing all the difficulties of our life from ourselves, we will more quickly achieve this goal; on the contrary, my lord, he told me, only in the midst of secular unrest can we achieve three main goals: 1) self-knowledge, for a person can know himself only through comparison, 2) improvement, which is achieved only through struggle, and 3) to achieve the main virtue - love of death. Only the vicissitudes of life can show us its futility and can contribute to our innate love of death or rebirth to a new life. These words are all the more remarkable because Joseph Alekseevich, despite his severe physical suffering, is never burdened by life, but loves death, for which he, despite all the purity and height of his inner man, does not yet feel sufficiently prepared. Then the benefactor explained to me the full meaning of the great square of the universe and pointed out that the triple and seventh numbers are the basis of everything. He advised me not to distance myself from communication with the St. Petersburg brothers and, occupying only 2nd degree positions in the lodge, try, distracting the brothers from the hobbies of pride, to turn them to the true path of self-knowledge and improvement. In addition, for himself, he personally advised me, first of all, to take care of myself, and for this purpose he gave me a notebook, the same one in which I write and will henceforth write down all my actions.”
“Petersburg, November 23rd.
“I live with my wife again. My mother-in-law came to me in tears and said that Helen was here and that she was begging me to listen to her, that she was innocent, that she was unhappy with my abandonment, and much more. I knew that if I only allowed myself to see her, I would no longer be able to refuse her her desire. In my doubts, I did not know whose help and advice to resort to. If the benefactor was here, he would tell me. I retired to my room, re-read Joseph Alekseevich’s letters, remembered my conversations with him, and from everything I concluded that I should not refuse anyone who asks and should give a helping hand to everyone, especially to a person so connected with me, and I should bear my cross. But if I forgave her for the sake of virtue, then let my union with her have one spiritual goal. So I decided and wrote to Joseph Alekseevich. I told my wife that I ask her to forget everything old, I ask her to forgive me for what I might have been guilty of before her, but that I have nothing to forgive her. I was happy to tell her this. Let her not know how hard it was for me to see her again. Settled in big house in the upper chambers and experience a happy feeling of renewal.”
As always, even then, high society, uniting together at court and at large balls, was divided into several circles, each with its own shade. Among them, the most extensive was the French circle, the Napoleonic Alliance - Count Rumyantsev and Caulaincourt. In this circle, Helen took one of the most prominent places as soon as she and her husband settled in St. Petersburg. She had gentlemen of the French embassy and a large number of people, known for their intelligence and courtesy, belonging to this direction.
Helen was in Erfurt during the famous meeting of the emperors, and from there she brought these connections with all the Napoleonic sights of Europe. In Erfurt it was a brilliant success. Napoleon himself, noticing her in the theater, said about her: “C"est un superbe animal.” [This is a beautiful animal.] Her success as a beautiful and elegant woman did not surprise Pierre, because over the years she became even more beautiful than before But what surprised him was that during these two years his wife managed to acquire a reputation for herself.
“d"une femme charmante, aussi spirituelle, que belle.” [a charming woman, as smart as she is beautiful.] The famous prince de Ligne [Prince de Ligne] wrote letters to her on eight pages. Bilibin saved his mots [words], to say them for the first time in front of Countess Bezukhova. To be received in the salon of Countess Bezukhova was considered a diploma of intelligence; young people read books before the evening of Helen, so that they would have something to talk about in her salon, and the secretaries of the embassy, and even envoys, confided diplomatic secrets to her, so Helene had strength in some way. Pierre, who knew that she was very stupid, sometimes attended her evenings and dinners, where politics, poetry and philosophy were discussed, with a strange feeling of bewilderment and fear. At these evenings he experienced a similar feeling the kind that a magician must experience, expecting every time that his deception is about to be revealed, but whether because stupidity was precisely what was needed to run such a salon, or because those who were deceived themselves found pleasure in this deception, the deception was not discovered, and the reputation dwindled “une femme charmante et spirituelle was so unshakably established in Elena Vasilievna Bezukhova that she could say the most vulgarities and nonsense, and yet everyone admired her every word and looked for a deep meaning in it, which she herself did not even suspect.
