Esplanadi

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In the heart of Helsinki, the capital of Finland, the two streets constituting Esplanade are officially named Pohjoisesplanadi (Finnish for the North Eslplanade Street, Swedish: Nora esplanade) and Eteläesplanadi (Finnish for the South Esplanade street, Swedish: Sudra esplanade). They lead from Erottaja Square to the Market Square (Kauppatori), and the North Esplanade Street extends along the border of the Market Square up to the Katalin Channel. Parallel to Esplanade.

The big green area between the two streets is very active in summer, where many Finns come to have a picnic. There are also numerous live music performances on a special outdoor stage in front of Cafe Kappeli. There is a statue of Johan Ludwig Runeberg by his son Walter Runeberg in the park.