Hakasalmi Manor
Mannerheimintie 13, Helsinki, Finland
Description:
Hakasalmi Manor, located in the heart of the Finnish capital, Helsinki, is an elegant building of the middle of the XIX century.
The estate is a branch of the City Museum of Helsinki, where exhibitions dedicated to urban events of the 1850s - 2000s are constantly held.
The estate was the private home of a well-known woman in Russia and Finland, Aurora Demidova-Karamzina, née Sternwall.
Aurora Karamzina was an active public figure, was a maid of honor at the imperial court of Finland. She founded the Institute of Sisters of Mercy in Helsinki, made a great contribution to the development of education in the country, led an active charitable work.
During Karamzina’s time, amateur performances were held in the country, various circles were gathered, donations were organized. She lived here until her death in 1902.