Helsinki

Helsinki, Finland's capital, is an architectural jewel and a city of islands and bridges nestled between the sea and the lake. Nearly a quarter of it is made up of parks. At the heart of Helsinki is Esplanade Park, with its open-air museums, palatial 19th-century buildings, and a neoclassical cathedral. Market Square, on the other hand, is a favorite hangout for people watching. Don't miss the chance to try Karelian pasties, a regional specialty.
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Top places to visit

1Temppeliaukion Church

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Located in Helsinki's Rock Square, Temppeliaukion Church is a rock-lined church with a copper-dome roof. The building is popular as a concert venue because of its raw sound quality acoustics.
Lutherinkatu 3, 00100 Helsinki, Finlandhttps://temppeliaukionkirkko.fi/

2Suomenlinna

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Finnish fortress Suomenlinna, located on six islands in the Gulf of Finland, is a popular tourist attraction. The site was originally built by Sweden in the mid-18th century as Sveaborg and later became part of Finland. Today, there are museums, parks, cafes and restaurants as well as Finland's only remaining WWII submarine on the site. Ferries depart from Helsinkis Kauppatori throughout the year.
00190 Helsinki, Finlandhttps://www.suomenlinna.fi/

3Helsinki Cathedral

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Famous for its neoclassical cathedral, Helsinki Cathedral is one of the two major churches in Finland. The green dome is a recognizable landmark and the church is used for important events by the government and university.

4Uspenski Cathedral

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Famous Russian architect Aleksey Gornostayev designed the cathedral, which is one of the largest Orthodox churches in Scandinavia. The church has an ornate exterior and lavish interior decoration, and is popular with tourists because of its location near the North Harbor.
Kanavakatu 1, 00160 Helsinki, Finlandhttps://www.hos.fi/kirkot/uspenskin-katedraali/

5Senate Square

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Senate Square is a large public square in central Helsinki, Finland. It is located close to the government palace and the university, and it is also close to several other cultural centers. The square has a cathedral at its center, and it is surrounded by benches that are popular among tourists and locals.
00170 Helsinki, Finland

Top places to eat

1Kappeli

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Kappeli is a restaurant in Helsinki with a beautiful view of the Havis Amanda statue. The food is fresh and delicious, with specials that change frequently. There's also an outdoor terrace perfect for summer nights and friendly staff.
Eteläesplanadi 1, 00130 Helsinki, Finlandhttps://www.raflaamo.fi/fi/helsinki/kappeli

2Lappi Ravintola

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Lappi Ravintola is a wood-paneled restaurant in the most remote part of Finland, specializing in hearty Lappish reindeer and seafood dishes. The food is only or exclusively from Lappland and can be quite expensive, but Anthony Bourdain has eaten here so it must be good!
Annankatu 22, 00100 Helsinki, Finlandhttp://www.lappires.com/

3Restaurant Savotta

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This traditional finnish restaurant has a homemade feel, with high ceilings and floorboards that are over 100 years old. The menu features fish soup of the day and breaded perch, as well as Lappish arctic char. Even the table layout is reminiscent of traditional Finnish dining. The international group of 13 guests all agreed that the food was delicious and service excellent.
Aleksanterinkatu 22, 00170 Helsinki, Finlandhttp://www.ravintolasavotta.fi/

4Restaurant Zetor

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Ravintola Zetor is a Finnish restaurant that combines modern design with classic ingredients and era-appropriate music. The menu features a variety of old-fashioned Finnish dishes, all prepared in an informal setting which makes it ideal for socializing or enjoying a night out. Foreign visitors are often warmly welcomed here.
Mannerheimintie 3-5, 00100 Helsinki, Finlandhttps://www.raflaamo.fi/fi/helsinki/zetor

5Restaurant Kuu

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Kuu is a traditional finnish restaurant with an old-fashioned setting and a covered terrace. The restaurant focuses on minimalism and seasonal products, and offers both a la carte menus and the house menu. The salmon soup was delicious, as were the reindeer. Service was thoughtful and helpful, allowing guests to try wines before making choices.
Töölönkatu 27, 00260 Helsinki, Finlandhttp://www.ravintolakuu.fi/

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