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Helsinki
View of the historic center from the sea. In the foreground the Agora square and in the background the Lutheran Cathedral.
The Helsinki is its capital Φινλανδίας
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By boatFrequent ferry services from Helsinki to the port Tallinn in Estonia
Orient yourself
The last section of the boulevard Mannerheimintie, dedicated to the memory of the marshal Carl Gustav Emil Mannerheim, crosses the city center. To the east are the train station and the Senate Square (Senators) which is dominated by the whitewashed cathedral. To the east is the picturesque Agora square (Kauppatori) with the waterfront from where the boats sail for the islands of the Gulf of Finland.
How to move
What to see
Lutheran Cathedral
Athenian Helsinki
The bronze dome of the Church of the Rocks
The castle of Swomenlina
- Athens (National Gallery), Kaivokatu 2. - The collections include works by famous Finnish artists from the 17th century onwards.
- The Church of the Rocks (Temple church kirkko), Lutherinkatu 3. Impressive temple dug into a granite rock and covered with a bronze dome. It was built in 1969 by 2 brothers Timo and Tuomo Suomalainen. The Church of the Rocks is a concert hall famous for its perfect acoustics.
- City museum (Helsingin city museum), Aleksanterinkatu 16. - New museum dedicated to the history of Helsinki. It was inaugurated on May 13, 2016 Free entrance.
- KIASMA Museum of Contemporary Art, Mannerheiminaukio 2. - Collections of contemporary Finnish art from 1960 until today. The museum building is the work of American architect Steven Holl.
- Lutheran Cathedral of Helsinki (Helsingin tuomiokirkko), Unioninkatu 29. - Neoclassical building built on a low hill that dominates the Senate Square. The construction was completed in 1852 and was dedicated to Tsar Nicholas I. It is the work of the architect Carl Ludwig Engel. In the center of the square dominates the statue of Alexander II of Russia.
- Old Church (Vanha Kirkko, Swedish: Gamla kyrkan), Lönnrotinkatu 6. —
- Swomenlina Castle (Suomenlinna). On the islet of Suomenlinna is a huge 17th century fortress that has been included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Today the fort houses 6 museums, six museums.
See also
- Amos Anderson Art Museum (Amos Andersonin taidemuseo), Yrjönkatu 27. - The museum was founded in 1913 according to the will of the publisher Amos Anderson, in order to permanently host and exhibit its rich collection. A new wing with a total cost of € 30 million is expected to be completed in 2018. 12 € Reduced ticket for students and retirees. Free entrance for minors.
- Monument to Elias Lönnrot (muistomerkki Elias Lönnrot), Lönnrotinkatu 5 (Near the old Church). —
- Havis Amanda Statue. —
Entertainment
The building that houses the newspaper offices Helsingin Sanomat
- Helsinki Olympic Stadium (Helsingin Olympiastadion; Swedish: Helsingfors Olympiastadion), Paavo Nurmen tie 1. Built in 1938, the Helsinki Olympic Stadium hosted the 1952 Olympic Games and the 1983. World Athletics Championships. It will remain closed until 2019 for renovation projects totaling 210 million euros.
- Linnanmäki Amusement Park (Linnanmäki), Tivolikuja 1 (Line 3 tram from the stop opposite the train station or by line 23 buses.). The oldest amusement park in Finland. It was built in 1950 and since then it has become huge with a variety of fun features for all ages.
- Zoo (Korkeasaari), Mustikkamaanpolku 12. The Helsinki Zoo is located on the island of Korkeasaari on the south coast and is easily accessible by boat from the waterfront of the Agora Square. It hosts many species of animals from the tropics and forests of the Amazon.
- Sanomatalo, Post 2. It is the headquarters of the largest newspaper in circulation in the country, "Helsingin Sanomat", but it also hosts cafes, restaurants, galleries as well as interesting temporary exhibitions.
- Yrjönkadun Swimming Pool (Yrjönkadun uimahalli), Yrjönkatu 21b.
Studies
- University of Helsinki (Helsingin yliopisto), Unioninkatu 34.
Job opportunities
What will you buy
Where are you going to eat?
Economic options
Middle class
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Where to go for coffee - drink
- Namu, Kaivokatu 6 (Centre), ☎ 358 600 418730, e-mail: [email protected]. 22:00-04:00.
- Theaters, Pohjoisesplanadi 2 (Centre). Elegant club for well-dressed
Where will you stay?
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