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Paimio Sanatorium (Paimion parantola)
Paimio, Southwest Finland, Finland · Independent · Accessible Luxury
Designed by Alvar and Aino Aalto and completed in 1933, the Paimio Sanatorium was originally a pioneering tuberculosis hospital and is now a UNESCO World Heritage nominee. The building is a masterpiece of Functionalist architecture, featuring south-facing sun balconies and custom-designed furniture like the 'Paimio' armchair. It transitioned from a sanatorium to a general hospital in the 1960s before being preserved as a cultural landmark and lodging site.
- Opened 1933
- Neighborhood: Alvar Aallon tie
- Architect: Alvar and Aino Aalto
About Paimio Sanatorium (Paimion parantola)
- Mäntylä Nurses’ House This summer, accommodation is available in Mäntylä Nurses’ House, the former residence of the sanatorium’s nursing staff.
- Accommodation in the Main Building For groups, it is also possible to stay in the sanatorium’s former patient rooms in the main building.
History
Designed by Alvar and Aino Aalto and completed in 1933, the Paimio Sanatorium was originally a pioneering tuberculosis hospital and is now a UNESCO World Heritage nominee. The building is a masterpiece of Functionalist architecture, featuring south-facing sun balconies and custom-designed furniture like the 'Paimio' armchair. It transitioned from a sanatorium to a general hospital in the 1960s before being preserved as a cultural landmark and lodging site.
The setting
The address sits in Alvar Aallon tie, Paimio, Finland.
Restaurants and bars
- Ravintola Toivo — Restaurant
Amenities
- Original Aalto-designed patient beds
- Kitchenettes in Mäntylä apartments
- Private bathrooms
- Guided architectural tours
- Sanatorium Forest Walk trail
- On-site restaurant and cafe
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