Wilhelm von Nottbeck Park
The park is located in the historical Finlayson factory area in the space between the northern part of Kuninkaankatu and Tammerkoski.
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In 1899, the old main building was replaced by the renaissance revial-style Finlayson Palace, which currently functions as a restaurant. The fenced park, which was an integral part of the palace building, became city property in 1995, when it was converted into a public park and named after its founder.
The park was restored to its 1930s style in the late 1990s. The area is a typical example of a factory manager's private garden, and it has remained a cohesive whole up until the present day. The park still features several of its original trees, old scrubs and perennials as well as accompanying species of the old park culture that now grow wild. The original structures of the park have been preserved, including the fountains, gazebo and park vases.
From the corner of Finlayson Palace, one can get over to Tammerkoski via Palatsinsilta Bridge. This pedestrian and bicycle bridge connects the areas of Finlayson and Tampella. The Palatsinraitti route starts on Polttimonkatu and continues over the bridge to Aleksandra Siltanen Park and onwards to Keernakatu.
Tallipiha Yard
On the west side of the park is a unique area called Tallipiha Yard, which features an ornamental stable building built in the 19th century and the former residential buildings of Finlayson drivers. The buildings contain a café and several small shops, and there is a small fairytale trail for children in the apple orchard. There is also a children’s playground in Tallipiha Yard.