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Helsinki

(Finland)

A little bit Swedish, a little bit Russian - totally Finnish.

Helsinki retains a small-town feel: there are no high-rise buildings and the market square is still surrounded by 19th-century architecture. Its green parks and waterways, fresh sea winds with seagulls flying over the busy market square, and many open-air cafes make it a perfect summer destination.

To See & Do

Activities

	City Winter Garden (garden)

	Should the need arise for a little time out amid some greenery, head to the City Winter Garden for the company of some other non-natives. The botanical gardens were founded in 1893 and contain cacti, palms and other sun-loving plants foreign to Finnish

	Senaatintori (Senate Square) (monument)

	Senaatintori (Senate Square), is Helsinki's 'official' centre. It was designed by German architect Carl Ludwig Engel after the Finnish capital was moved from Turku in 1812 to be closer to St Petersberg. Turku holds a grudge to this day. With a clear Ru

	Mannerheim Museum (museum)

	This fascinating museum was the home of CGE Mannerheim, former president, Commander in Chief of the Finnish army and Civil War victor. Among the souvenirs from Mannerheim's life are hundreds of military medals, plus photos from 1907-08 when he travelle

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