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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › HelsinkiHelsinki - Wikipedia

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   Helsinki [a] [b] is the capital and most populous city in Finland. It is located on the shore of the Gulf of Finland and serves as the seat of the Uusimaa region in southern Finland. Approximately 0.67 million people live in the municipality, with 1.25 million in the capital region, and 1.58 million in the metropolitan area.

   • Area code: +358-9
   • Country: Finland

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   • Region: Uusimaa

2. www.visitfinland.com › en › places-to-goDiscover Helsinki, the capital of Finland | Visit Finland

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   Discover Helsinki, the cool and sustainable capital of Finland, with its world-renowned architecture, design, and culture. Learn how to get to Helsinki, how to move around, and what to see and do in this charming seaside city with a unique twist.

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   Is Helsinki a good place to live?

   • Located on the shore of the Gulf of Finland, Helsinki is a place where urban culture meets coastal nature. The easy-going Nordic lifestyle and friendly locals make it easy to fall in love with this northern city – the capital of the happiest country in the world! Marvel at the city's world-renowned architecture, design, and museums.

   Discover Helsinki, the capital of Finland | Visit Finland

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   Why should you visit Helsinki?

   • Whatever your reason for visiting Helsinki, this whitewashed neoclassical cathedral is one of the sights you need to check out. When it was built it in the mid-19th century was called St. Nicholas’ Cathedral, in honour of the Russian Tsar Nicholas I who was also Grand Duke of Finland.

   15 Best Things to Do in Helsinki (Finland) - The Crazy Tourist

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   What to do in Helsinki?

   • Seaside amble Another great way to see the best of Helsinki is along the waterfront as there’s a seven kilometre trail that runs from end to end. Heading down the eastern side of the Helsinki peninsula your walk will begin at Hietaniemi Beach, which on the warmest summer days is the best sandy bay in Helsinki.

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   Is Helsinki a city or city?

   • Downtown Helsinki. Helsinki, capital of Finland. It is the leading seaport and industrial city of the nation. Helsinki lies in the far south of the country, on a peninsula that is fringed by fine natural harbours and that protrudes into the Gulf of Finland. It is the most northerly of continental European capitals.

   Helsinki | Finland, Map, Population, & History | Britannica

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4. www.thecrazytourist.com › 15-best-things-helsinki15 Best Things to Do in Helsinki (Finland) - The Crazy Tourist

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   • Suomenlinna. Board the ferry from Kauppatori and in a few minutes you’ll be in one of the most amazing man-made places in Scandinavia, if not the world.
   • Helsinki Cathedral. The tall green dome of this landmark soars above the Helsinki cityscape, and from the water at night itseems to shine like a beacon.
   • Esplanadi. Known to locals as “Espa”, this is a finger of green space right in the middle of the city, a place where tourists and Helsinki residents come to take picnics, relax and be entertained in summer.
   • Temppeliaukio Church. Safe to say there aren’t many churches in the world quite like this one. Temppeliaukio was the result of a post-war design competition, won by Suomalainen Brothers and was inaugurated in 1969.

5. www.discoveringfinland.com › helsinkiTourism Helsinki - Travel Guide to Helsinki | Discovering Finland

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   Discovering Helsinki is a travel guide to the second most northern capital of Europe, a modern city with distinctive architecture, vibrant nightlife and cultural attractions. Explore the island fortress of Suomenlinna, the best cafés, the Christmas market, the island of Helsinki and more.

6. www.lonelyplanet.com › finland › helsinkiHelsinki travel - Lonely Planet | Finland, Europe

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   Discover Helsinki's architecture, design, art and culture with Lonely Planet's expert tips and recommendations. Explore attractions, activities, articles and guidebooks for your trip to the Finnish capital.

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8. www.tripadvisor.com › Attractions-g189934-ActiviTHE 15 BEST Things to Do in Helsinki - Tripadvisor

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   Temppeliaukio Church. 8,819. Architectural Buildings. Also known as "Church in the Rock," this modern church is carved from rock and has a stunning copper dome. See full details. See ways to experience (58) 2023. 3. Helsinki Cathedral.

9. www.britannica.com › place › HelsinkiHelsinki | Finland, Map, Population, & History | Britannica

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   3 days ago · Helsinki, Finland. Helsinki was founded in 1550 by King Gustav I Vasa of Sweden and was intended to compete with the city of Reval (now Tallinn, Estonia), which lies on the southern shore of the Gulf of Finland. Helsinki was originally located at the mouth of the Vantaa River, at a point about 3 mi (4.8 km) north of its present-day location ...