<p>In this episode of <em>Helsinki Calling</em>, listeners are invited to step inside the Nordea Bank Museum and experience one of Helsinki’s most beautiful and least-expected interiors. Behind the granite walls of Aleksanterinkatu 36B unfolds a grand banking hall designed in 1898 by Gustaf Nyström—soaring columns, a luminous glass ceiling, and architectural precision that still conveys confidence and calm more than a century later.</p><p>Beyond the architecture lies a masterful and intimate collection of paintings that transforms the space from historic monument to cultural sanctuary. Highlights include works by leading Finnish artists, most notably Helene Schjerfbeck’s <em>My Mother</em>—a deeply human portrait that feels almost secretive in this former seat of financial power. The contrast between economic history and artistic sensitivity is what makes this visit unforgettable.</p><p>This episode explains why stepping inside matters—and why lingering does too.</p><p>👉 To deepen the experience, book a guided tour via the link in the episode description. opastusvaraukset @ fi.issworld.com</p>