Arabianranta
thumb|240px|Arabia (brand)|Arabia factory Building thumb|240px|New houses in Arabianranta thumb|240px|Arabianranta at night thumb|240px|Arabia (shopping centre)|Arabia shopping centre Arabianranta (; ; literally meaning the "shore of Arabia"), sometimes simply Arabia, is a residential part of Helsinki, Finland. It is bound by Vanhankaupunginlahti bay from east, and connects to neighboring boroughs of Vanhakaupunki in north, Hermanni in south and Toukola and Kumpula in west. It is part of the greater Toukola region.
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9 sectionsContents
- History
- Description
- Art and Design
- Facilities
- Arabia Museum
- Museum of Technology
- The Power Station Museum
- References
- External links
thumb|240px|Arabia (brand)|Arabia factory Building thumb|240px|New houses in Arabianranta thumb|240px|Arabianranta at night thumb|240px|Arabia (shopping centre)|Arabia shopping centre Arabianranta (; ; literally meaning the "shore of Arabia"), sometimes simply Arabia, is a residential part of Helsinki, Finland. It is bound by Vanhankaupunginlahti bay from east, and connects to neighboring boroughs of Vanhakaupunki in north, Hermanni in south and Toukola and Kumpula in west. It is part of the greater Toukola region.
The City of Helsinki requires all developers in the Arabianranta area to use 1-2% of the building investments of individual sites for works of art. This rule has been followed since the launching of development in the area 2000. Therefore, works of arts are visible around the district. Artists, designers and craftsmen put their stamp on buildings, objects and a communal spirit that gives energy.