Published 11:47 IST, January 31st 2020
Things to do in Finland: Places to visit in this city of neo-classic architecture
Helsinki is the capital of Finland and was built in the 16th century.Here the top places to visit and things to do in this city of Neo-classical architecture
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capital of Finland, Helinski was found in 16th century. city though took shape in 1800s. This was back when Russians laid out in Helsinki along with similar lines to St Petersburg with its streets and neo-classical mansion. If you happen to visit this place, here is a list of things to do and places to visit in Helsinki.
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Things to do in Helsinki, Finland
Suomenlinna
From Kauppatori, board a ferry and in a few minutes, you will be on one of most amazing man-me places in Scandinavia. Suomenlinna is a giant maritime fortress spre across seven islands. It was built by Swedes in 1800s to defend ir eastern territories. Russians took over in 19 century but thing has changed in Suomenlinna.
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Helsinki Cadral
Helsinki’s most attractive monument is Helsinki cadral, a whitewashed neoclassical cadral. It has a tall green dome that soars up Helsinki city and during night it looks like a beacon. It was built in 19th century and as called St. Nicholas Cadral.
Temppeliaukio Church
Let alone Finland but re are t many churches like Temppeliaukio in world. This church was result of post-war design competition won by Suomalainen brors and was inaugurated in 1969. building is partly underground and has been hewn from bedrock. Every piece of decoration and furniture inside this church is designed by architects which make it so incredible.
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Seusaari island
Just a few kilometers away towards rth of city center is an open-air museum that has a collection of typical Finnish buildings from around city. This museum is open all summer and guides will take you around museum and tell you history over last 400 years.
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Old Market Hall
Old Market Hall is open from Monday to Saturday and is near water in Etelaranta and has been around since 1889. Before 1889, re were permanent buildings for Helsinki markets and y used to be in open-air squares. Try fresh produce of meat, fish, fruit and Finnish cakes in market.
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11:47 IST, January 31st 2020