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Lutheran Cathedral / Tuomiokirkko Suomenlinna Sea Fortress / Suomenlinna A F Neoclassical cathedral presiding over Senate Square is one of the most UNESCO World Heritage Site. Maritime fortress and one of the most popu- popular tourist attractions in Helsinki. lar tourist attractions. Still in use. A must see.

Hallituskatu 7, 00170 Helsinki, Finland Susisaari 2, 00190 Helsinki, Finland GPS: N60.16982, E24.95254 GPS: N60.14562, E24.98746 Phone: Phone: +358 9 23406120 +358 9 4132 3300

Rock Church / Temppeliaukion Kirkko Hakaniemi Market Hall and Square / Hakaniemen Kauppahalli B G Modern circular church carved from rock and roofed with a copper dome. Historical market hall and outdoor market during the warm days. Lively Classical concerts often take place here. place where you can buy fresh food and specialities.

Lutherinkatu 12, 00100 Helsinki, Finland Hämeentie 2, 00530 Helsinki, Finland GPS: N60.17266, E24.92525 GPS: N60.17991, E24.95103 Phone: +358 9 494 698 The Railway Station / Rautatieasema H World famous Finnish art nouveau building clad with pink granite. Symbol Uspenski Cathedral / Uspenskin Katedraali C of Helsinki, beautiful and well preserved building. Orthodox Russian church with a crypt and set of valuable icons. Stunning interior. Centrally located. Kaivokatu 6-8, 00100 Helsinki, Finland GPS: N60.17036, E24.94071 Pormestarinrinne 5, 00160 Helsinki, Finland GPS: N60.16832, E24.95986 Design District / Designkortteli I Area full of designer and fashion shops, galleries, antiques, restaurants on Esplanade D 25 streets.. whatever you may think of. Two promenade streets with a park in-between. This is the true centre of Helsinki with the most expensive shops and restaurants. Fredrikinkatu 22, 00120 Helsinki, Finland GPS: N60.16314, E24.93855 E12 14, 00130 Helsinki, Finland GPS: N60.16721, E24.94764 Sibelius Park & Monument / Sibelius-monumentti J Steel monument dedicated to the Finnish composer Jean Sibelius. Innova- Helsinki Senate Square / Senaatintori E tive abstract sculpture that has raised many debates. Monumental square dominated by the Lutheran Cathedral. The square connects the Cathedral with the University and Palace of the Council. Sibeliuksenkatu 14, 00250 Helsinki, Finland GPS: N60.18064, E24.91622 Aleksanterinkatu 24, 00170 Helsinki, Finland GPS: N60.16946, E24.95204

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Finnish Parliament / Eduskuntatalo Kamppi Centre / Kampin keskus K O A stately building from 1920s, imposing seat of Finnish parliament. Guided A popular shopping centre and an architectural gem. Come here for all tours available your needs and enjoy the different shopping experience.

Mannerheimintie 30, 00100 Helsinki, Finland GPS: N60.16958, E24.93344 GPS: N60.17253, E24.93338 Phone: +358 9 4321 Well Park / Kaivopuisto P The most popular park in Helsinki. Its cliffs offer a wonderful view of the Helsinki Olympic Stadium / Helsingin olympiastadion L city. Embassies and museums are scattered here. Functionalist stadium built for the Olympic Games in 1952. Until now is Kaivopuisto, 00140 Helsinki, Finland used for various sport and cultural events. GPS: N60.15559, E24.95586 Paavo Nurmen Tie 1, 00250 Helsinki, Finland GPS: N60.18622, E24.92597 Phone: Arctic Icebar Q +358 9 436 6010 A chilling experience indeed! A bar with a constant temperature of mere -5°C where you will get gloves and a cloak.

Helsinki University Library / Yliopiston Kirjasto Yliopistonkatu 5, 00100 Helsinki, Finland M An architectural gem located at the Senate square. Free entrance. Con- GPS: N60.16992, E24.94716 temporary exhibitions often take place. Phone: +358 40 5454 666 Unioninkatu 36, Helsinki University, 00170 Helsinki, Finland GPS: N60.17036, E24.95069 Phone: Kiasma R +358 9 191 23196 A centre of contemporary art with both permanent and temporary ex- hibits. The building is an architectural marvel worth seeing in itself.

Observatory hill / Tahtitorninmaki Mannerheiminaukio 2, 00100 Helsinki, Finland N Located atop the Observatory Hill. There are various monuments in the GPS: N60.17167, E24.93694 park and a great view. Phone: +358 91733 6501 Kopernikuksentie 12, 00130 Helsinki, Finland GPS: N60.16192, E24.95268

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Finlandia Hall / Finlandiatalo Cathedral of St Henry / Pyhän Henrikin kirkko S W Congress and concert hall built by famous Finnish architect Aalto. Innova- Main catholic church in Helsinki. Gothic revival building with beautiful tive, unique building – a must for architecture lovers. stained glass windows.

Mannerheimintie 13, 00100 Helsinki, Finland Puistokatu 3, 00140 Helsinki, Finland GPS: N60.17366, E24.93386 GPS: N60.15864, E24.95448 Phone: Phone: +358 9 40241 +358 9 637853

Enso-Gutzeit Building / Enso-Gutzeit Oy:n pääkonttori Forum Shopping Centre T X One of the many architectural marvels built by Alvar Aalto. A magnificent Centrally located, this mall sells wide variety of everyday goods, plus has a sight and a must-see for architecture lovers. food court – a convenient option for budget meal.

Kanavaranta 1, 00101 Helsinki, Finland Mannerheimintie 20, 00100 Helsinki, Finland GPS: N60.16791, E24.95854 GPS: N60.16963, E24.93863

Seurasaari Open-Air Museum / Seurasaaren ulkomuseo Helsinki City Museum / Helsingin Kaupunginmuseo U Y Legendary open-air museum displaying the traditional way of living in Fin- Association of seven individually operating museums that regards the city land. There are 87 preserved buildings set in the nature. of Helsinki from different angles. Free entrance.

Tiisanmäentie 124, 57310 Savonlinna, Finland Sofiankatu 4-6, 00170 Helsinki, Finland GPS: N60.18149, E24.88411 GPS: N60.16812, E24.95212 Phone: Phone: +358 9 4050 9660 +358 9 310 36630

Design Museum / Taideteollisuusmuseo Sundmans Krog V Z A rather minor museum displays collection of over 75,000 objects illustrat- Delicious Michelin restaurant near the harbour. Serving traditional Finnish ing the development of Finnish design. specialities plus a herring buffet.

Korkeavuorenkatu 23, 00120 Helsinki, Finland Eteläranta 16, 00130 Helsinki, Finland GPS: N60.16292, E24.94644 GPS: N60.16647, E24.95225 Phone: Phone: +358 9 622 0540 +358 9 622 64120

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