Hietalahti ( sv, Sandviken) is the southernmost section of the Kamppi neighborhood the city of

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. A notable feature is the

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. Hietalahti's borders are the seaside, Mechelininkatu, Ruoholahdenkatu, Albertinkatu, Bulevardi. It is located between

Ruoholahti Ruoholahti (; sv, label=Swedish, Gräsviken; both meaning "Grass Bay") is a quarter in Helsinki, part of the Länsisatama neighbourhood and Kampinmalmi district. It is located in the southwestern part of the central city area of Helsinki, clos ...

and

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to the West, the rest of Kamppi to the North, and Punavuori to the East. Hietalahti's main attractions include Helsinki's most popular flea market, the Hietalahti market hall, a luxurious

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and a couple of seafood-themed restaurants. The Helsinki International Bible Center and a

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organisation are also located in the area. The outdoor sculpture Olo n:o 22 can be found around the harbour basin. Hietalahden allas

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