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Visit Helsinki and take in the Finnish capital's amazing cultural scene
by Martin McAllister
As the capital of Finland, Helsinki offers countless ways to spend your
holiday: it is, for instance, a centre of artistic culture in Scandinavia,
with a number of museums and galleries to visit. It also affords
various settings for visitors to enjoy; from a remarkable cityscape to
natural parks and preserves. However, despite its large size, Helsinki
is an intimate city - and while it is carries a lively atmosphere, it's not
particularly bustling. This makes the city particularly easy to walk
around and so enjoy its various attractions, cafés and marketplaces
at leisure. It's also an ideal holiday destination for individuals, couples
and families. Boasting such attractions as the Linnanmäki
amusement park, the Merimaailma Sea Life aquarium and the
Korkeasaari Helsinki Zoo, children - as well as adults - can take
delight in Helsinki's countless splendours.
Located along the Gulf of Finland, Helsinki boasts many kilometres of
coastline stunning - a geographic feature which makes it ideal to visit
during the summer months. The nearby islands, which visitors can
access by ferry, are especially popular with locals and tourists.
Among Helsinki's most frequented coastal attractions are Nietaniemi
Beach in the district of Töölö, the Seurasaari Island with its parks and
open air museum and the Suomenlinna naval fortress, which is a
UNESCO World Heritage site.
The architecture in Helsinki is also one of its highest appeals; the city
is strewn with neo-medieval castles and buildings, as well as
neo-classic structures which were often used as backdrops for
Hollywood movies set in the Cold War era. However, the city is best
known for its beautiful Art Nouveau buildings, which date from the
early 1900s. Helsinki is also home to a number of architecturally
unique churches, most of which are Lutheran, Roman Catholic and
Orthodox.
As Finland's 'culture capital,' Helsinki can also boast a vast range of
art galleries and museums. The largest historical museum in
Helsinki is the National Museum of Finland, which holds a large
collection dating from prehistoric times to the 21st century. Other
major historical museums in the city include the Helsinki City
Museum, the University Museum and the Natural History Museum.
The Finnish National Gallery is another large art venue and houses
the Ateneum Art Museum for classical Finnish art, the Sinebrychoff Art
Museum for classical European art and the Kiasma Art Museum for
modern Art - which is also said to be Helsinki's most architecturally
controversial building.
Theatregoers visiting Helsinki are sure to be impressed by the city's
grandiose theatres: the Finnish National Theatre, the Helsinki City
Theatre and the Finland Swedish Svenska Teatern all host
spectacular small to large-scale productions throughout the year. The
city also boasts a range of fantastic music venues, including the
Finnish National Opera and the Finlandia concert hall.
You'll find a number of hotels in Helsinki located near the city's top
attractions, making it easy for you to experience all the surrounding
splendours of the city. So next time you're considering a city break,
why not head to the spectacular city of Helsinki? With its amazing
culture, stunning scenery and unparalleled excitement, you're
guaranteed a remarkable time.
About the Author
Martin McAllister is a freelance online journalist. He lives in Scotland
Visit Helsinki and take in the Finnish capital's amazing cultural scene
by Martin McAllister
As the capital of Finland, Helsinki offers countless ways to spend your
holiday: it is, for instance, a centre of artistic culture in Scandinavia,
with a number of museums and galleries to visit. It also affords
various settings for visitors to enjoy; from a remarkable cityscape to
natural parks and preserves. However, despite its large size, Helsinki
is an intimate city - and while it is carries a lively atmosphere, it's not
particularly bustling. This makes the city particularly easy to walk
around and so enjoy its various attractions, cafés and marketplaces
at leisure. It's also an ideal holiday destination for individuals, couples
and families. Boasting such attractions as the Linnanmäki
amusement park, the Merimaailma Sea Life aquarium and the
Korkeasaari Helsinki Zoo, children - as well as adults - can take
delight in Helsinki's countless splendours.
Located along the Gulf of Finland, Helsinki boasts many kilometres of
coastline stunning - a geographic feature which makes it ideal to visit
during the summer months. The nearby islands, which visitors can
access by ferry, are especially popular with locals and tourists.
Among Helsinki's most frequented coastal attractions are Nietaniemi
Beach in the district of Töölö, the Seurasaari Island with its parks and
open air museum and the Suomenlinna naval fortress, which is a
UNESCO World Heritage site.
The architecture in Helsinki is also one of its highest appeals; the city
is strewn with neo-medieval castles and buildings, as well as
neo-classic structures which were often used as backdrops for
Hollywood movies set in the Cold War era. However, the city is best
known for its beautiful Art Nouveau buildings, which date from the
early 1900s. Helsinki is also home to a number of architecturally
unique churches, most of which are Lutheran, Roman Catholic and
Orthodox.
As Finland's 'culture capital,' Helsinki can also boast a vast range of
art galleries and museums. The largest historical museum in
Helsinki is the National Museum of Finland, which holds a large
collection dating from prehistoric times to the 21st century. Other
major historical museums in the city include the Helsinki City
Museum, the University Museum and the Natural History Museum.
The Finnish National Gallery is another large art venue and houses
the Ateneum Art Museum for classical Finnish art, the Sinebrychoff Art
Museum for classical European art and the Kiasma Art Museum for
modern Art - which is also said to be Helsinki's most architecturally
controversial building.
Theatregoers visiting Helsinki are sure to be impressed by the city's
grandiose theatres: the Finnish National Theatre, the Helsinki City
Theatre and the Finland Swedish Svenska Teatern all host
spectacular small to large-scale productions throughout the year. The
city also boasts a range of fantastic music venues, including the
Finnish National Opera and the Finlandia concert hall.
You'll find a number of hotels in Helsinki located near the city's top
attractions, making it easy for you to experience all the surrounding
splendours of the city. So next time you're considering a city break,
why not head to the spectacular city of Helsinki? With its amazing
culture, stunning scenery and unparalleled excitement, you're
guaranteed a remarkable time.
About the Author
Martin McAllister is a freelance online journalist. He lives in Scotland
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