The Government Palace

Why go

Although this is an exterior stop rather than a public interior, it completes the political side of Senate Square’s architectural argument. The building’s long development—from the Senate’s move here in 1822 to alterations in 1916–1917—can be read in a palace that still houses major state offices.

What to look for

• The Senate moved into the palace overlooking the square in 1822.
• Its Aleksanterinkatu and Ritarinkatu wings were completed during the 1820s, while the latter gained its present…
• The building now houses the Prime Minister’s Office, the Office of the Chancellor of Justice and most departments of…

Useful to know

• The Government Palace is not open to the public; view it from Senate Square.

Local tip

Its Aleksanterinkatu and Ritarinkatu wings were completed during the 1820s, while the latter gained its present height in 1916–1917. The building now houses the Prime Minister’s Office, the Office of the Chancellor of Justice and most departments of the Ministry of Finance.

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