Punavuori

Subdivisions of Helsinki
subdivision_name = Punavuori
subdivision_name_swe = Rödbergen

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subdivision_number = 05
district = Southern
area = 0.42
population = 8,218 (2006)
density = 19,567
postcode = 00120, 00150
regions = none
neighbours = Kaartinkaupunki
Kamppi
Eira
Ullanlinna
Munkkisaari|

Punavuori ( _sv. Rödbergen) is a neighbourhood in Helsinki, the capital of Finland.

After the new location and growth of Helsinki in the 18th century, Punavuori became the area next to the center. During the 1800s the district had a seedy reputation. Most of the brothels and beerhouses were found in Punavuori. The social problems were aggravated by quickly built rent-apartments for the poor.

After World War II, the district went through a process of gentrification. Today Punavuori offers many trendy small shops and bars, nightclubs and restaurants. Important streets include Uudenmaankatu and Iso Roobertinkatu. In the old Helsinki slang, the district is called "Rööperi" (derived from the district's Swedish name).

Cultural references with Punavuori

A Finnish cover version of the The Beatles song Penny Lane has lyrics referring to Punavuori. The song is called "Rööperiin" which means "To Punavuori", using the slang term derived from the Swedish name. The song has been recorded by Pepe Willberg (and later by other artists). The lyrics for the chorus part are: "Rööperiin, mä kaipaan niin" ("I yearn for Punavuori").