The capital of neighboring Finland, Helsinki is a great destination for a holiday or weekend getaway. The road will not take long, and there are so many attractions that every traveler will find something interesting for himself in this city. The trip will be exciting for children as well, as there is enough entertainment for them in Helsinki. So, below is a list of the main attractions of the capital of Finland on the map and a list with a description.

Helsinki sightseeing map

If you prefer to use printed maps, then I suggest download a map of Helsinki with attractions(download pdf)

And for those who are accustomed to interactive maps, I propose to "walk" around the city using this map.

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List of attractions in Helsinki

Senate square- This is the central square of Helsinki, rebuilt in the early 19th century in the neoclassical style. The state, municipal, church and academic life of the city is concentrated here. The main buildings that make up the ensemble of this square were designed by the German-born architect Karl Ludwig Engel.

Cathedral- the main Lutheran church of the Helsinki diocese, located on Senate Square. It was solemnly opened on February 15, 1852 and was originally called the Nicholas Cathedral, in honor of St. Nicholas, the patron saint of trade and navigation, who was the patron saint of Tsar Nicholas I. After Finland gained independence, it began to be called the Big Church, and in 1959 it received its the current name is the Cathedral. (Unioninkatu str., 29)
Monument to Emperor Alexander II- a monument to the Russian emperor, erected in 1894 on Senate Square, who significantly expanded Finnish autonomy, presented Finland with the 1863 constitution and introduced the Finnish stamp.

Town hall and adjacent quarters- the streets located to the south of the Senate Square were built back in the 1700s, and then K.G. Engel during the construction of a new city. Bocca's colonnaded house, rebuilt in 1818, was at that time the town hall. Over time, the building lost its significance and now the Virka Galleria is located here and is a trade in Finnish design products. Until the 1900s, these quarters were the center of trade, and now they are home to various commercial premises and restaurants.

Trade Square or Market Square- the main square of Helsinki, where you can buy various souvenirs and market delicacies. In the local language, it is called Kauppatori. (South port)

Havis Amanda- a bronze fountain with a nude nymph, installed in 1908 on the Market Square of the city. (Intersection of Unionin-katu street, North and South Esplanade)

Esplanadi Park- the oldest park in Helsinki, a favorite vacation spot for city dwellers and tourists. The "Espa" theater works here in the summer. Along the park's linden alley, you can find several monuments to Finnish writers and poets.

Assumption Cathedral- the main Orthodox church in Helsinki, made of red brick. Located on a hill near the waterfront. The architect of the church was A.M. Gornostaev, the project was completed in 1868. The Assumption Cathedral is still the largest and most significant Orthodox church in North-Western Europe. (Kanawakatu st., 1)

Presidential palace- a building renovated by K.G. Engel, was intended to accommodate the Russian imperial family. During the years of independence it was used as the residence of the President of the Republic. Nowadays, significant receptions are sometimes held in the palace, and at other times it is open to tourists. (Pohjoisespanadi st., 1)

Suomenlinna fortress- The fortress, built by the Swedes in 1748 on the islands near Helsinki (there are regular ferries to the fortress), served for many years as a defense against enemies. The site is in Russian.

Central railway station- opened in 1919, the station is one of the brightest works of Finnish architecture.

Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma- this museum contains paintings, spatial works and other exhibits of contemporary art from various countries since the 60s of the XX century. (Mannerheiminaukio square, 2)

National Museum of Finland- opened in 1916, the Museum contains an interesting exposition dedicated to the history of Finland. In the halls of the museum, the exhibits are arranged in chronological order, so that one can trace the development of Finland, starting from ancient times. The building of the museum resembles a stone castle with a high tower. (34 Mannerheimintie Ave.)

Natural Science Museum- The University of Helsinki has housed its zoological collections in a classic four-story mansion. Here you can see the bones of dinosaurs, models of landscapes, stuffed animals and representatives of the depths of the Baltic Sea. The building is easily recognizable by the figure of a moose standing near the main entrance. (Pohjoinen Rautatiukatu st., 13)

Temppeliaukio Rock Church Is one of the most famous landmarks in Helsinki. Two brothers of the architect created the project of the church in the 60s of the XX century, deciding to choose pieces of rock, very often found on the streets of the city, as a building material. To implement the idea, they had to blow up a rock, and then cover the remains with a dome. Good acoustics, which have turned out in Temppeliaukio, allows holding musical concerts within its walls. (Luterinkatu st., 3)

Parliament building- a massive building, the facade of which is finished with a red edge, is one of the most famous in Finland and was built in 1925-1931 in the XX century in the style of classicism. Contains meeting rooms for 200 MPs and an impressive library. Guided tours are organized inside. In front of the entrance there is a monument to the first president of the republic K.Yu. Stolberg. (30 Mannerheimintie Ave.)

Botanical Garden of the University of Helsinki was opened in 1829. Several hundred different plants were collected in the wonderful garden, some of which are grown in greenhouses. (st.Unioninkatu, 44)

Monument to Sibelius- located in the park of the same name. It was opened in 1967 and is dedicated to the famous Finnish composer Jan Sibelius. Represents several hundred connected metal pipes. Nearby is the bronze head of the composer. (Michelininkatu St., 38)

ATENEUM Art Museum- National Gallery of Finland. Here are collected many works of Finnish art from 1750-1960. (Kaivoka-tu st., 2)

Finnish National Theater- was erected in 1902 on the Railway Station Square in the national-romantic style. Accommodates about a thousand spectators.

Seurasaari Museum Island- a unique place in the western part of Helsinki, very popular with the townspeople. There is an open-air museum, which contains restored old buildings from all over Finland. You will be able to familiarize yourself with the life of Finnish peasants and find out what things the locals used more than a hundred years ago.

Korkeasaari Zoo- one of the oldest in Northern Europe. Located on the island of Korkeasaari, which can be reached either by bus # 11 from the train station, or by ferry from the Market Square (from May to September). Site?

Aquarium SEA LIFE- a huge marine center, consisting of several aquariums, and an oceanarium with a capacity of 250 cubic meters. Located in Linnanmäki Amusement Park. Here you can see a variety of marine fauna from tropical seas to Baltic waters. Visitors pass in a glass tunnel under the passing sharks and other representatives of the ocean depths. Site

Linnanmäki Amusement Park- the oldest amusement park in Helsinki, which contains more than forty different attractions for children and adults. There is also a cinema, museums, a Ferris wheel and playgrounds. Site

Serena water park- located in the suburbs of Helsinki. The water park is quite large, built in a tropical style. A standard set of entertainment for a high-quality water park is provided for guests: scary and not so slides, a pool with an artificial wave, various pools, saunas and cafes. Site

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Although many people say that there is absolutely nothing to do in Helsinki, I recommend not to believe such would-be travelers. The city is wonderful and perfect for a short trip to Europe. I hope that the map of Helsinki attractions will help you to spend your time with benefit and very interesting ( review of my trip to Helsinki).

Price comparison for hotels in Helsinki

Today we will talk about the capital of Finland - the city of Helsinki. As well as how to get to the city, what sights to see over the weekend and how to save money on the trip.

Helsinki was founded in 1550 by the Swedish king Gustav Vasa. For almost four hundred years of history, the city, like the whole of Finland, passed first to Russia, then to Sweden, until finally, in 1917, Finland achieved independence.

The Finnish name Helsinki and the Swedish name Helsingfors are both official names for the city in these two languages.

Now Helsinki is home to just over 600 thousand people, and it is also constantly in the top of the best, comfortable, safe, but at the same time the most expensive cities in the world. If this is your first time visiting Helsinki, then this series of articles should definitely help you.

Attractions Helsinki

Briefly about what you can see in Helsinki in two days, in our three-minute video. Read a more detailed story below.

Walking around Helsinki, a Russian tourist can discover the city both as an incredibly familiar place and absolutely abroad. The official languages ​​here are Finnish and Swedish, and it will not be difficult to communicate with Finns in English. Russian speech is also found, but mainly from tourists (more often from St. Petersburg).

You can start traveling in Helsinki from anywhere! For convenience, I will split our two-day budget trip into several articles: "Attractions in Helsinki", "" and "".

Länsiterminaali West Terminal

The historic center of Helsinki is located on a peninsula with a heavily indented coastline. The city is surrounded on three sides by the Gulf of Finland, it is not surprising that Helsinki is the largest port in Finland. Helsinki is connected by sea trade and transport links with Estonia, Sweden, Germany, Poland and Russia.



People who prefer to travel by private car can transport their iron horse between countries by ferry.


The port area of ​​any coastal city will no doubt be on the list of attractions. There is a tram and a bus from the West Terminal, Bunkkeri stop.


Monumental and decorative work "Horizon". The project of the metal work was presented by professor, designer Hannu Kähönen: “The length of this monument corresponds to the average depth of the Baltic Sea, which is only 54 meters. In this way I wanted to illustrate the vulnerability of the Baltic Sea. I hope that this work will shine and sparkle as a symbol of the clean Baltic Sea "


In Helsinki, you can find many nice little things, for example, a shiny ball by the water and not a single cigarette butt around!


Or this strange pissing man (also in the western port), it seems to me, he came from another planet. In fact, this is a portable fountain, in winter it, of course, does not work, and in summer it is placed near the water.

Kalevankatu street

The West Terminal is just a stone's throw from the center of Helsinki. Of course, you can get there by public transport, or you can walk for 20 minutes, for example, along Kalevankatu street.
As you move away from the port, houses will take on a more and more picturesque look:

Hotel Torni (free observation deck)

Hotel Torni was built in 1931 and remained the tallest building in Finland for 40 years. "Torni" is Finnish for "tower".

Hotel Torni is one of the main attractions of Helsinki, because it is from here that you can admire the city from a bird's eye view for free.

Hotel address: Yrjönkatu, 26.




We go to the hotel, go straight to the elevator and go up to the 12th floor! If the elevator button does not work, then the bar is still closed. Go to the reception and ask in English: "When can I go upstairs?" They perfectly understand where and why you are going, they answer with a smile and kindly. We were told that the bar will open from 14.00.

On the 12th floor there is already a panoramic view of the city, but through the glazing. There are also soft chairs and you can use the toilet for free (also with panoramic windows). The bar is located above. To get there we go up a narrow twisted staircase, go out to the summer terrace and admire Helsinki!


Helsinki is a low-rise city, so the 12th floor is enough to see it all at a glance. In the photo below, on the right in the distance, you can see a tall white and blue building - this is the port from where we came.


And here we are going to go: to the white temple, another port and other attractions.

Chapel Kamppi

The Kamppi chapel (the chapel of silence, the chapel of silence) is a very unusual representation of the chapel in our (Russian) view: this chapel does not even have a cross, and its shape is somehow strange.

Kamppi Chapel was built in 2012 and belongs to the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland. It is such a quiet, warm and bright place where everyone can come and relax from the bustle of the city, as the staff of the chapel provide psychological assistance to everyone in need.

Working hours: Mon-Fri 8: 00-20: 00; on weekends 10: 00-18: 00.
Address: Simonkatu, 7




The chapel is the embodiment of nature. It is completely made of wood (walls, ceiling, benches), it seems that the sun's rays are breaking through the roof (which is often lacking in cloudy Helsinki), pillows in the form of stones, sand.

Railway station square Rautatientori

The station square is also a kind of attraction in every city. Perhaps this is where your journey will begin. In any case, there is something to see here too.

Helsinki Central Railway Station was built in 1904-1914. in the style of northern Art Nouveau. It is an architectural monument. The front side of the building is decorated with giant stone Atlanteans as tall as the building itself.

There is a metro station under the railway station building. And literally across the road is the Helsinki bus station.


In winter, a skating rink is flooded at the station square itself.


The Finnish National Theater Suomen Kansallisteatteri was built in 1902 (and was founded much earlier - in 1872 in the city of Pori, Finland). The theater building periodically hosts performances based on the works of Russian classics: Chekhov, Tolstoy, Gogol, Dostoevsky, Turgenev, Gorky, Uspensky.

A monument to the Finnish writer Aleksis Kivi, the founder of realistic literature in Finnish, is erected in front of the theater building.


Opposite there is an equally impressive building - the Ateneum Museum. This is the central art museum in Finland, named after the ancient Greek goddess Athena. The building was built in 1887. The museum fund has more than 20 thousand exhibits.


Since February 10, 2017, asylum seekers from Iraq, Afghanistan, Somalia and their supporters have set up a tent camp in front of the museum and announced that they will not leave until the authorities stop the deportation of refugees from Finland.

Mikonkatu street

Mikonkatu Street is filled with shopping and business centers.




There is also a very interesting corner house in the style of the national romanticism of Finland, built in 1900. It was the first building in Finland designed for a trading company. The house is decorated with images of medieval women surrounded by forest.


Mikonkatu street goes straight to Esplanadin puisto park.

Esplanadinpuisto Park

The Esplanadinpuisto Linden Park was laid out in the very center of Helsinki in the 1830s. The alley of trees was included in the city's development plan back in 1812. Of course, it is better to walk here in summer, but now we will just admire the sights of the surrounding area.


The Swedish Theater (an inconspicuous white building) appeared on this site in 1827. Then it was a wooden building. In 1866 and 1936. was rebuilt. Shows are in Swedish.

Monument to the Finnish poet Johan Ludwig Runeberg, who wrote in Swedish about the common Finnish people. The monument, made by the poet's son Walter Magnus, was erected in 1885 in the center of the lime garden in Helsinki. It is interesting that the monument is not signed, supposedly, and so everyone knows to whom it is dedicated. At the bottom of the monument is the Virgin of Finland (Suomi-neito) with the national anthem of Finland.


The Kappeli restaurant looks like a museum. It appeared here in 1840 in the form of a small counter and since then "has grown" to a restaurant. The place is definitely tourist: there is a restaurant, cafe, bar, summer terrace, fountain and other nishtyaks. I cannot recommend or dissuade, since we did not go inside.


Fountain "Havis Amanda", which means "sea nymph" in Swedish. According to the Finnish sculptor Ville Vallgren, a young maiden emerging from the sea symbolizes Helsinki in the best possible way. The sculpture was cast in Paris in 1906, and installed only in 1908.


The Esplanade Park is located between the two carriageways Eteläesplanadi (Esplanadi South) and Pohjoiesplanadi (Esplanadi North). The houses along these streets were built in the 19th century.

Grönqvistin talo, built in 1882-1883


Hotel Kämp, built in 1887.


Both of these buildings were designed by the same architect. Similar buildings can be found both in Moscow and St. Petersburg, and in many other cities of Russia. For example, the house of E.A. Dernova (St. Petersburg, Gorokhovaya st., 61), or the apartment building of K.B. Korpus (St. Petersburg, Gorokhovaya st., 16), located on the same street.

Huge inscription "My Helsinki". Glows at night.

Kauppatori Market Square

The market square of Kauppatori is still a market square. Locals buy fresh vegetables and fish here, and tourists buy souvenirs. Since 1594, a herring fair has been held in the market square every year in October. The market is open on weekends in the morning.

Tram and bus stop: Kauppatori


The market square is adjacent to the bay, you can walk along the water, admire boats and ferries, or even swim to Suomenlinna Island (I'll talk about it a little further). Someone opens restaurants in old ships:


Parking with cute turtles.


I think it is inhumane to insert stakes into turtles, even if they are just figurines, it looks just creepy.


The Empress Stele (Keisarinnankivi) is installed in the very center of the Market Square. The stele with a double-headed eagle was installed in 1835 after a visit to Helsinki by Empress Alexandra Feodorovna, wife of Emperor Nicholas I. The emblem of Finland with a lion is depicted on the chest of the eagle - a symbol of Finland's entry into the Russian Empire. During the 1917 revolution, when Finland gained independence, the two-headed eagle was thrown off. It was installed again on the obelisk in 1972.


The Assumption Cathedral is visible in the background.


And pay attention to the buildings around the Market Square - typical St. Petersburg, perhaps atypical canopy-blinds on the windows.

Assumption Cathedral

The Assumption Cathedral (Uspenski katedreeli) was built in 1868, during the reign of Emperor Alexander II, when Finland was part of the Russian Empire. This is the largest Orthodox cathedral in Northern and Western Europe. The cathedral and adjoining houses stand on a separate island, to which a bridge is thrown from the Market Square - here begins the Katajanokka district (in translation - Juniper Cape). If you have a couple of hours to spare, take a stroll around Katajanokka and admire the interesting Finnish Art Nouveau houses.




The white building in front of the cathedral is the headquarters of the Stora Enso company. It is a Finnish-Swedish timber company, one of the largest in the world. Its roots go back to 1288.

Suomenlinna Island or Sveaborg

Suomenlinna - in translation from Finnish "Finnish fortress", Sveaborg - in translation from Swedish "Swedish fortress". It is a bastion system of fortifications on the islands, now a museum and a residential area. Why two names? The fortress was built in the 18th century, when Finland belonged to Sweden, after gaining independence, the Finns renamed the fortress to Finnish. But, since Finland left two main languages, two names were assigned to the fortress.

How to get there? Getting there is very simple: literally every hour a ferry leaves from the Market Square to the island. Ferry tickets are sold at the pier in the terminals. Minimum ticket price (round trip) for a 12-hour walk = 5 €. There are also daily public transport passes on the ferry.

If you sail in the evening, make sure that there is a return ferry, otherwise you will have to spend the night on the island. Also in the evening there will be closed cafeterias, shops and museums.

Ticket terminals:




Ferry to Suomenlinna-Sveaborg:


There are wooden benches on the ferry, which are not enough for everyone even in winter. There is an exit deck, but in winter it is closed. Swim for a very short time, 15-20 minutes.


View from the island to Helsinki:


Coastal Barracks or Main Gate. Date of construction - 1868-70.




Suomenlinnan kirkko, aka lighthouse church. This Orthodox church was built in 1854 at the direction of Nicholas I as a garrison church for Russian soldiers. Later it was rebuilt into a Lutheran one.


War Museum:


Several bridges have been thrown to the neighboring island of Susisaari (Wolf Island):






It is much more interesting to walk around the Susisaari island, because it was the most fortified part, which means that beautiful bastions, passages and labyrinths have been preserved here.




The walls are built of natural stone. All open tunnels are free to walk. In good weather, it will be interesting to spend almost the whole day on the islands, since the territory is much wider than shown in this article: beautiful rocky shores, many corridors inside stone walls, hilly meadows and a beautiful view of the Baltic Sea. It is important to note that on the islands in the bastions there are free toilets that are open even late at night.




"Big yard", which housed the administrative center of the fortress and the commandant's house. Most of the original buildings were destroyed by the artillery of the Anglo-French fleet during the Crimean War of 1855; during the restoration, only the first floors were preserved.


In the center of the "Big Courtyard" there is a tomb-monument to Augustin Ehrenswerd, the builder and first commandant of the Sveaborg fortress.


And these are residential buildings on the islands:

Senate square

Senate Square is located in the central part of the city in the Kruununhaka district, which translates as "visiting card". It is a stone's throw from the Senate Square to the Market Square and two steps to the railway station.

Tram and Bus Stop: Senaatintori

The absolutely symmetrical square was designed by the Finnish architect of German origin Karl Ludwig Engel. Construction was carried out at the time of the entry of Finland into the Russian Empire: 1818-1852. Now it is clear why the whole area evokes a sense of déjà vu:


Karl Ludwig Engel definitely drew inspiration from Russia, especially in St. Petersburg.

The snow-white Cathedral (almost an exact copy of St. Isaac's Cathedral) is the main cathedral of the Lutheran Church in Finland and the main dominant of the Senate Square.


Austerity and minimalism are what distinguishes the interior of a Lutheran cathedral from an Orthodox one: white walls, white columns, white statues of Martin Luther, Philip Melanchthon and Michael Agricola. The only thing that adorns the temple inside is a small altar and a beautiful organ, made in 1967 at the Danish factory Marcussen & Son.


Opposite the cathedral:
A magnificent monument to Emperor Alexander II, erected in 1894. At the foot of the pedestal are figures that represent "Law" (Lex), "Peace" (Pax), "Enlightenment" (Lux) and "Labor" (Labor).
The number 1863, fixed at the bottom of the monument, denotes the year in which Alexander II granted the constitution to the autonomous (at that time) Finland.


Mansions of Swedish merchants of the 18th-19th centuries, the oldest among them is the Sederholm House, which now houses a free museum. The rest of the merchant houses are now given over to offices, restaurants and shops.


West of the cathedral:
Helsinki University. From 1640 to 1827 the university was located in the city of Abo (now Turku) as the Royal Academy of Abo. After a fire in 1827, by order of Emperor Nicholas I, the university was transferred to Helsinki and renamed the Imperial Alexander University (in honor of the late brother of Alexander I). After the proclamation of Finland's independence, the university became known as the University of Helsinki.


The National Library of Finland is the oldest library in the country, and at the same time serves as a university and national library.


East of the cathedral:
The building of the State Council (Government Palace), where the government of the country still works. In the same building there is a very important room - the Presidential Hall, in which the President of Finland approves the laws of the country.

Despite the fact that the photographs were taken from different angles, you can notice that the university building is an exact copy of the building of the State Council, except that there is no clock.


Museum of the University of Helsinki Arppeanum and Museum of the National Bank of Finland Suomen pankin rahamuseo. These are two free museums, they stand opposite each other on the right side of the cathedral.

Temppeliaukion Rock Church (paid entrance)

Temppeliaukion kirkko Church is a Lutheran parish church inside a rock, built (if I may say so) in 1969.

The architects Timo and Tuomo Suomalainen were the architects of the unusual church. They built their project on the idea of ​​harmony between the rock and the building, and the maximum preservation of the rocky surface. Obviously, the best solution was to place the church inside the rock, rather than build one next to the other.

The public did not immediately accept such an unusual project; there were both indignations and protests; someone was afraid of the strange appearance of the church, someone of the high cost of construction. However, soon after the completion of construction, the new church was filled with visitors, they began to write about it in praise of foreign magazines, until now the "temple in the rock" is considered to be one of the best Finnish buildings. In 2004, Temppeliaukio Church was declared a protected architectural monument.

Address: Lutherinkatu, 3 (Etu-Töölö district)
Working hours: Mon-Sat from 10:00 to 17:00, Sun from 10:45 to 17:00

From the outside, the church looks like a rock. If you do not know that this is a church, then you can pass by.




The entrance looks like the entrance to a bunker.


The entrance to the church is paid = 3 €.

There is another door inside the church, next to which there are two girls with a cash register and they give out such round stickers-tickets, they are scattered all over the church, both inside and outside. If there are a lot of people, and there are almost always large crowds of tourists, you can take advantage of the opportunity.


Inside, the church looks just great: solid stone walls, light falling through the roof. But it took 22 km of copper wire to wind the roof.

Due to the excellent acoustics (thanks to the rough stone), concerts are often held in the church.


You can go up to the second floor. The organ was produced by Finland's leading organ builder, Veikko Virtanen OY, but the design was done by the brothers-architects.


Candles in the temple:


Not far from the church in the rock we saw a parking lot in the rock 🙂

Mannerheimintie street

Mannerheimintie Street is the central avenue of Helsinki. It starts at the Esplanadinpuisto Park and goes 5.5 km to the north of the city.

This street is home to one of the most significant museums in Helsinki - the National Museum of Finland (Suomen kansallismuseo). The museum expositions present the entire history of Finland: from the Middle Ages to the present day. Those who have visited the museum highly recommend it. Admission for adults - 10 €.

Working hours: VT-Sun 11: 00-18: 00, Mon - closed
Address: Mannerheimintie, 34




The building was built in 1910 according to the project of Finnish architects.


Not far from the National Museum of Finland is the Helsinki Music House (Musiikkitalo). The building was built in 2011 and is the main concert hall in Helsinki with several halls and a chic foyer.


In the courtyard of the building there is a funny composition "Singing Trees". The creative idea is based on a poem by the Finnish poet Aaro Hellakoski "The Pike Song" (Hauen laulu, 1928), in which a pike climbs a tree and sings.


The hall is decorated with a modern sculpture "Gaia".


Even if you do not plan to go to a concert, you can visit the House of Music as a “staging post”: you can warm up, sit and relax, use the toilet and Wi-Fi.

How to get from Russia to Helsinki

There are many ways to get from Russia to the capital of Finland, I will list only direct directions:
1. Non-stop planes fly to Helsinki from Moscow, St. Petersburg and Yekaterinburg.
2. A direct train runs from Moscow and St. Petersburg.
3. A direct bus can be reached from St. Petersburg.
4. You can also take a ferry from St. Petersburg to Helsinki.

We went to Helsinki from Moscow with transfers:
First by night bus Lux Express Special to Tallinn (Estonia). Buses with soft folding seats, the bus also has a coffee machine, sockets at each seat, a toilet, Wi-Fi and tablets with various entertainments.


Then by ferry Mega Star across the Gulf of Finland to Finland.


So the trip turned out to be less tiring and more varied, we even had time to walk around Tallinn.

We also returned from Helsinki by Lux Express buses, only through St. Petersburg.
Also, do not forget that you need a Schengen visa to visit Finland.

The capital of Finland - the quiet and calm city of Helsinki - attracts with its fresh sea air, magnificent architecture and wonderful sights. The Finnish capital is located very close to the Russian border, and low ticket prices and simple visa processing have allowed Helsinki to gain popularity among tourists. Although Finland is still a very young state in terms of independence, there are many cultural and architectural monuments of antiquity in its capital. So let's take a look at the main sights of Helsinki in details.

1. Senate Square in Helsinki

You should probably start your acquaintance with the main attractions of Helsinki from the Senate Square. This place is the soul and heart of the city. It is here that all significant folk festivals take place: celebrations of Independence Day, New Years and May Day fireworks. On ordinary days, many local residents and guests of the city walk on the square. The atmosphere of this place is filled with the Finnish spirit and is conducive to a leisurely stroll.

2. Cathedral

The main religious attraction in Helsinki is St. Nicholas Cathedral. This is one of three buildings located along the perimeter of the Senate Square. The facade of the building is very similar to the appearance of St. Isaac's Cathedral, which is located in the Northern capital of Russia. Moreover, the temples were even built in the same period. Inside, the cathedral is simple and modest. In the underground part of the shrine, you can visit the crypt, which serves as a venue for exhibitions and concert performances.

3. Market square

The busiest place in Helsinki is the Kauppatori market square, which is located right on the shore of the bay. Every year thousands of tourists come here for the annual Herring Festival, which has been celebrated for over 4 centuries. The main decorations of the market square are the bronze fountain "Sea Nymph" and the obelisk of the Empress, erected in honor of the Empress Alexandra Feodorovna in 1835. Kauppatori is the heart of the city, where everyone can buy a souvenir and enjoy exquisite delicacies.

The Sveaborg sea fortress, which has survived to this day, has become one of the most valuable historical sights in Helsinki, which every tourist should visit. It was erected in the middle of the 18th century, at a time when Finland was still part of the Swedish state. For a long time Sveaborg was an important port fortification of the city. Now it houses the famous history museums of Helsinki, attracting many tourists every year.

5. Church in the rock

A rather atypical religious landmark not only in the capital of Finland, but throughout Europe (and possibly the world) is the Church in the Rock. This shrine cannot boast of a centuries-old history - it is just over half a century old - or a magnificent architectural structure. The founders of the church were of the opinion that the shrine should be modest and a little rude. A dome was placed on top of the crater from the explosion in the rock - this is how a “new type” Finnish temple appeared, which tourists also like to visit.

6. Esplanade Park

Almost in the very central part of the capital, there is the Esplanade linden park - an excellent place in Helsinki for walks and family vacations. The planting of trees was planned in 1812, and ten years later the park was laid out. A wonderful linden grove gives its coolness on hot days and pleases those strolling with its appearance.

On the territory of the Esplanade there are restaurants, cafes and a concert venue, which very often hosts various jazz, blues, folk and rock festivals. The symbol of Espa is also the original fountain, decorated with a sculpture of a beautiful girl - Havisa Amanda or "sea nymph" in Swedish.

7. Zoo in Helsinki

Korkeasaari Zoo is the best place in Helsinki for tourists who decide to visit the capital of Finland with the whole family. In it, you can see over a hundred species of representatives of the animal world and about a thousand species of plants. A visit to the zoo can take a long time, which will not be in vain and will bring many impressions to visitors.

8. Linnanmaki

Another top attraction in Helsinki for families with children is Finland's oldest amusement park, Linnanmäki. The park was opened in the middle of the last century, and is still very popular both among residents of the capital and among tourists who come here. Visitors to this place will find several dozen exciting attractions for all ages (including babies), an oceanarium, a cinema, a theater, many shops, cafes and other entertainment venues.

9. Sea Life Maritime Center

Sea Life Maritime Center is a wonderful place in Helsinki, where visitors are literally immersed in the amazing kingdom of the underwater world, being in the city center. Sea Life is located in the immediate vicinity of Linnanmäki, which will allow you to go for a walk to the aquarium after visiting the amusement park. A large number of inhabitants of the underwater world - from jellyfish and coral fish to sharks - delight children and adults alike. Be sure to visit this place!

10. Design Museum

A separate offshoot in contemporary museum art is design. One of the oldest of its kind, the Design Museum in Helsinki is way ahead of its time. At a time when design was just emerging as an independent discipline, the museum was already hosting thematic exhibitions. Today, the museum's exposition continues to present the public with magnificent design creations and is not going to slow down.

11. Museum of Contemporary Art "Kiasma"

Quite an unusual attraction in Helsinki among museum "inhabitants" is the Kiasma Museum. In fact, it is more like a union of many areas of modern and traditional art. In total, you can see 25 exhibitions here, each of which is assigned to a specific type of art. At the entrance you can get an electronic guide that supports all languages, with the help of which it will be easier for the visitor to understand the exhibitions and find the ones of interest.

12. National Museum of Finland

The most interesting places to visit in Helsinki are the National Museum of Finland. This is a real treasure of art and culture of the country. The architecture of the museum is made in the beautiful style of a medieval Finnish castle. The expositions cover all periods of the life and development of the state. Here you can visit permanent and temporary exhibitions that are dedicated to the culture, history and ethnicity of Finland. For tourist groups from Russia, Russian-speaking guides and tour guides work in the museum. This is the first attraction you need to visit in Helsinki if you want to experience the culture of Finland.

13. Athenaeum

The Ateneum Art Museum is the true gem of the Finnish capital. The museum building is located directly opposite the central train station. The exposition is represented by works by both Finnish and foreign masters.

The museum opened its doors to everyone at the end of the 19th century. The building was built by the renowned architect Theodor Huyer. By its appearance, the building resembles a luxurious palace in Italy. And the museum got its name in honor of the Greek goddess Athena, who patronized cities, sciences and crafts.

14. Seurasaari

The country located on the peninsula simply must have a fascinating nature! And Finland is no exception to this rule. The beautiful island of Seurasaari is located in the west of the capital and is connected to it by a pedestrian bridge. This is one of the most popular places in Helsinki among tourists and travelers who are invited to visit the open-air museum and admire the local beauty surrounded by squirrels. Yes Yes! There are an incredible number of these animals here, and rest in their company becomes very exciting.

15. Old Market Hall of Helsinki

An atypical representative of Helsinki's bazaar business is the old market. It is located in a beautiful building that was erected in the 19th century. The design of the building is rather unusual - it was built without the use of glass and concrete. But you can buy almost everything inside: be it food or even a national outfit, in addition to which you will also be helped to pick up something from antiques. Quite an interesting place to visit in Helsinki, where urban everyday life is in full swing.

16. Water park "Serena"

Indeed, one of the best attractions in Helsinki has become the Serena water park. It is the largest tropical water park in the entire Scandinavian area. It is located in the suburbs of Helsinki, which is just a few minutes drive from the city. The water park is divided into two parts: open, open only in summer, and closed, which receives visitors all year round. In "Serena" you can take a steam bath, take a dip in the pool, and also frolic on the amusement rides.

17. Park Kaivopuisto

The charming Kaivopuisto Park is located in the central part of Helsinki on the picturesque coast of the Gulf of Finland. The park is the oldest in the city, since it was founded back in 1830 as a resort recreation area for aristocrats. The Kaivonuone restaurant, which has survived since those times, is very popular among visitors.

The highlight of the park is the Ursa Observatory. On summer days, you can watch the sun through special filters, and in winter you can admire the stars through a telescope.

18. Museum of Natural History

The Natural History Museum is a research institution at the University of Helksinki. The Natural History Museum consists of three main thematic sections, and its impressive collection includes about 9 million specimens of organisms that were collected not only on Finnish soil, but also in other countries.

The museum was founded in 1870. The building in which the exhibits are now located was previously a lyceum, and then it was bought out and nationalized. The exposition of the Museum of Natural History was designed in the form of four sections: "Bones Tell", "Life Stories", "Finnish Nature" and "The World of Nature". It will be very interesting and informative to visit this place in Helsinki.

19. Sibelius Park

One of the most unusual and most visited attractions in Helsinki, Sibelius Park, is located in the Taka-Töölö district. The park was named after the famous Finnish composer Jan Sibelius, the author of the country's unofficial anthem. The design of the monument is simply amazing. The monument consists of welded pipes resembling an organ and a separate bronze head of the composer. The author of this unique project is Eila Hiltunen, and the monument itself was opened in 1967. An extravagant and impressive monument skillfully conveys all the beauty, strength and power of the music of the great Sibelius.

20. Assumption Cathedral

Located in Helsinki, the Assumption Cathedral is the largest Orthodox shrine in the northwestern part of the European continent. The architecture of the beautiful temple is made in the style of the late Middle Ages. The interior decoration of the attraction is striking in its uniqueness: for example, the column supports are made of solid granite blocks. And the walls and ceiling of the temple are decorated with thematic paintings. There are no seats or benches here, so services are held standing up. In general, lovers of attractions of this kind will find it interesting to see the Assumption Cathedral in Helsinki.

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The memory of the most popular Finnish composer of his era, Jan Sibelius, is greatly honored by the inhabitants of the country. After all, he wrote not only many pieces of music, but also the unofficial anthem of the country. By the way, it was banned during the reign of Emperor Nicholas II. Therefore, the authorities approached the creation of the monument with all responsibility. The famous Finnish sculptor Eila Hiltunen worked on it for ten years.

By the way, from the very beginning, from the very beginning, he caused not the most unambiguous emotions among city residents and tourists. But over time, the townspeople understood the master's idea, understood her vision of the composer's image.

The monument is a composition of 580 pipes. The wind hums through them, reminding that the image of nature played a huge role in Sibelius's music. And nearby there is a sculptural portrait of a musician.

Helsinki Zoo

The Helsinki Zoo occupies an entire island in the eastern part of the Finnish capital. Here you can watch animals and birds from different parts of the world. The zoo is combined with a botanical garden, on the territory of which about 1,000 species of flowers, trees and shrubs are grown.

The zoo is home to about 200 species of animals that live here in their natural environment. There are African and Amazonian pavilions with tropical monkeys and parrots. The vast territory of the zoo is reserved for ungulates. The zoo also shows films and lectures about animals. In the park, on special machines, you can press a button and find out how, for example, a skunk and other animals smell.

You can get to the island Korkeasaari ("High Island"), which gave the name to the zoo, from Route 170, then turn to Kulosaari island, and from there the Korkeasaari or Zoo signs will lead to the free parking of the zoo. During the summer months, a waterbus leaves every half hour for the zoo from Helsinki Market Square or from Hakaniemi.

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Helsinki metro

The subway in Helsinki has one feature that distinguishes it from all other subways in the world - it is the northernmost in the world. In addition, the metro in Helsinki is the only one in Finland.

Its construction began in 1969, and the first train started in 1982.

The metro consists of one line, which is divided into two directions. The total length of the Helsinki metro is 22.1 kilometers. And although this is a fairly short length, the subway does an excellent job - you can cross the entire capital of Finland in just 20 minutes. The metro has 17 stations, mainly connecting the eastern districts of Helsinki.

It is noteworthy that there are no turnstiles, as well as there is no separate ticket for travel in the metro - in Helsinki there is one pass for all types of transport.

For tourists, there is the Helsinki Card, which is valid from 24 to 72 hours and guarantees free travel on public transport in the capital.

By the way, some metro stations (Vuosaari, Rautatientori, Kamppi, Itä keskus) have exits directly to shopping centers, which is quite convenient.

The University of Turku was founded in 1640 as the Royal Academy in Turku. In 1828 he was transferred to Helsinki - closer to the administrative authorities. In 1944, some of the university buildings were destroyed by Soviet bombing.

The campus is divided into four parts, each with its own research direction. The central campus (Keskustakampus) houses the faculties of the humanities and social sciences, theology and law, as well as the branch of the open university. Meilahti is home to medical students. Mathematicians, geographers, geologists and meteorologists are located on the Kumpulan kampus campus. Agricultural students as well as pharmacists and veterinarians study in Viikki. In addition, the university has a number of regional seismological stations. And in January 2012, a new Center for Russian Studies was launched at the university.

According to the Times, the university has lowered its position and since 2012 is no longer included in the hundred most prestigious universities in the world, but in the hundred European universities it is ranked 30th.

Helsinki Central Station

The railway station building in Helsinki is the most famous work of Finnish architecture in the world. It was built in the Northern Art Nouveau style by the architect Eliel Saarinen.

The first station in Helsingfors (Helsinki) was built in 1861. With the development of railways, the growth of industry and trade, the passenger traffic increased significantly, with which the old building could no longer cope. In this connection, in December 1903, a competition was announced for the design of a new station building and an administrative building. The first prize went to a project by Eliel Saarinen.

Construction began in 1905. The administrative building was completed in 1909, the station in 1914. Slightly refurbished, it was opened as a train station in 1919. The construction cost is 7 million Finnish marks.

Contemporaries accepted the station "with a bang", and not only in Finland, but also in other countries. Modern structures were used in the building, in particular, the reinforced concrete vaults of the entrance lobby. The plan of the building is simple and convenient - it is impossible to get lost there. This generally dry architecture is enlivened by the figures on the sides of the main entrance, with lanterns in their hands (sculptor Emil Vikström). The building is decorated with a clock tower 48.5 meters high. One of the walls of the restaurant hall is decorated with a painting by artist E. Yarnefelt depicting Lake Pielisjärvi.

Assumption Cathedral

The Assumption Cathedral is located in the historic center of Helsinki, Finland. The height of the temple is 51 meters. It is the largest Orthodox cathedral in Northern and Western Europe. It was built according to the project of the Russian architect Alexei Gornostaev in the pseudo-Byzantine style - the building is made of red brick, topped with spiers and gilded domes with crosses. This view, which is very original for Finland, has its own explanation - during the construction of the temple, Finland was part of the Russian Empire. Named in honor of the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos.

The Assumption Cathedral was built from 1862 to 1868. During this time, Gornostaev managed to die, so the architect Varnek was finishing the construction of the temple, who, however, made practically no changes to the project. The consecration of the temple took place on October 25, 1868. What is noteworthy - all funds for the construction of the cathedral were collected with the help of only voluntary donations.

In 2006, the domes of the cathedral were reconstructed and re-gilded.

Almost half a million tourists visit the Cathedral of the Dormition of the Theotokos annually.

National Museum of Finland

The National Museum of Finland is located in Helsinki.

Three Finnish architects - Gesellius, Saarinen and Lindgren - worked on the project of this building. The museum was built at the beginning of the last century. Construction began in 1905 and completed in 1910. In 1916, the first visitors came to the museum. The museum building has become a vivid example of national romanticism in architecture.

Museum visitors get to know the history of Finland here from the Stone Age to the present day. The museum displays collections of coins, medals and orders, jewelry, weapons and much more. Most of the exhibits were found on the territory of Finland during archaeological excavations.

The museum can be visited free of charge every Thursday from 17:30.

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Helsinki Natural History Museum

The Natural History Museum at the University of Helsinki is located in the center of the capital, near the Kamppi metro station. It occupies a four-story mansion built in a classical style. The building can be easily recognized by the elk sculpture that is installed to the right of the entrance.

There are 4 permanent exhibitions in the museum building, the objects of which can even be touched. The halls contain zoological collections, all kinds of landscapes, various skeletons of ancient creatures, as well as objects that tell about evolutionary theory.

Initially, the building of the museum was intended for a Russian school for boys, and during the civil war, the headquarters of the army was located here. In 1923, the University of Helsinki bought the building and placed the zoological collections in it.

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The extraordinary installation at one of the Kamppi metro stations in Helsinki is a figment of the imagination of the sculptor Otto Karvanen. Roots composed of tablets with the names of cities in the world hang from the ceiling and indicate the direction of the settlements. The exact coordinates and directions of the tablets were determined by the geographer Nina Kolu from the University of Helsinki, and the lighting was developed by the lighting artist Taneli Puusalo. A total of 375 pointers were used. At the same time, according to the author's idea, only those places from which the Finns now living here moved to Helsinki are marked on the plates. A plaque with the name Kondopoga was also found among the signs. They say that there should be Petrozavodsk, but it has not yet been found. But, of course, not all are indicated.

Kamppi metro station

A cozy park where you can take a pleasant walk and gaze at the local sculpture. It is popular not only among locals, but also among tourists from all over the world. There are monuments to Finnish poets in the park, as well as a sculptural group "Fairy Tale and True Story". Every year from the beginning of May, free jazz, blues and rock concerts performed by Finnish and foreign musicians are held on the Espan Lava summer stage in the park.

Eteläesplanadi-Pohjoisesplanadi (Kaartinkaupunki)

On the shores of Töölönlahti Bay (Töölönlahti) there is a luxurious botanical garden, where tropical plants bloom all year round and a pond with fish is laid out. The City Winter Garden was opened to the public on October 1, 1893. It has been recently renovated. The greenhouse consists of three rooms filled with a couple of hundreds of various tropical plants, including palm trees and camellias, dating back over a hundred years. Getting to this amazing place, you relax with your soul and feel harmony with nature. This is probably the reason why many Helsinki residents and guests of the capital love to meet and wander in the Winter Garden. Not far from here is the old district of Linnunlaulu, which has preserved many old wooden dachas decorated with carvings.

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This is a place specially created to hide from the bustling city and to meditate in an ecologically clean space. True, critics call the place a "sauna of the spirit", and in this they are right. The architectural solution of the building, which does not resemble traditional church buildings, is striking. The facades are made of horizontal spruce laths bent at different radii, and the inner walls of the chapel are sheathed with black alder beams. The main hall is 11.5 meters high. The chapel was created as part of a project dedicated to the theme "Helsinki - the capital of design".

The Cathedral on Senate Square is one of the symbols of Helsinki. Its snow-white mass with greenish domes rises above the center of Helsinki and serves as a good landmark. She meets us upon arrival in the city by water, looms over the rooftops and attracts the eye, no matter where we are in Helsinki. Delightful in its severity and purity of lines, the temple is somewhat reminiscent of the classic St. Petersburg cathedrals. The cathedral regularly hosts divine services, wedding ceremonies and a variety of concerts. So, for example, every Wednesday of the year, at noon, short organ concerts are held here, and in the summer, similar concerts are organized on Fridays. Also, during the summer, on Sundays at 20:00, you can attend full organ concerts.

House "Kaisa" is a nine-storey library with free access. You can get here directly through one of the exits from the central metro station "Kaisaniemi" - it leads directly to the second floor of the unusual library. It's worth stopping by to read in Finnish or look at pictures, or just relax on the couch and surf the internet with free Wi-Fi. The library is as beautiful and unusual from the inside as it is from the outside: huge panoramic windows, comfortable armchairs and large tables, high-quality and beautiful furnishings perfectly contribute to immersion in the learning process. There is no need to present a library card or other documents, the entrance is absolutely free. But if you don't have a reader's subscription, you won't be able to take the book home.

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An ordinary gallery of unusual art, entirely dedicated to the format of street art. All "canvases" are specially drawn by artists on the walls of the gallery. Since Helsinki cannot be imagined without this element of urban culture, you can drop in here to change your attitude towards “21st century wall paintings” and get to know the best of the best. Some of the works presented here are striking in their beauty and majestic scope. By the way, the exhibitions here change monthly, so it always makes sense to check the gallery's website to find out the author of the current exhibition. Moreover, Make Your Mark Gallery is located in the heart of the "new" in the spirit of Helsinki - on the territory of the former Suvilahti power plant, where the Flow music festival has been held for several years.

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Koryamo is a multifunctional art platform located in the very center of Helsinki in two garages of an old tram depot. A whole cultural complex has developed here, consisting of a gallery, theater and concert halls, a shop, a cafe and a bar and, of course, a tram museum. In "Koryamo" every visitor will certainly find what he likes. Here you can sit with friends over a glass of wine, listen to wonderful music, visit various exhibitions and purchase your favorite works of art, and watch a performance in the evening.

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Perhaps one of the oldest and most beautiful parks in the capital. Since the 30s of the XIX century, Russian aristocrats often spent their leisure here. At that time, this place was considered a resort area with beaches and healing mineral waters. In the park, you can also find old mansions, such as Villa Kalliolinna, erected in 1839. Nowadays, Kaivopuisto Park has a no less intense program: in summer they swim in the bay, and in winter they go skiing and ice skating. It is worth mentioning about one more attraction of the park - there is an operating Ursa observatory.

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An active art gallery is located in the very center of Helsinki. The mission of the organization is to support local contemporary art in Finland. This is a platform not only for exhibitions, but also for communication, because its owners are trying to consolidate everyone who is not indifferent to art. The visitors will see the works of both young artists and renowned masters of Finland and Northern Europe. In addition to painting, sculpture and photographic art, Helsinki Contemporary focuses on artists who take a physical, in-depth approach to their work. Such works and objects are exhibited outside the gallery - in public places or at temporary pop-up exhibitions throughout the city.

Helsinki City Museum (all branches)

The idea of ​​creating the Helsinki City Museum was born at the beginning of the 20th century. During this time, the museum's collection has accumulated many unique exhibits and documents that tell about the history of the capital of Finland.

The museum consists of five old buildings, united by a new building, and three beautiful courtyards. By the way, free excursions in Russian are regularly held around the museum's expositions. The main building - the Sederholm House - is located in the oldest city block, at the corner of Senate Square. The entrance is from Aleksanterinkatu Street 16 through the arch and courtyard. Inside, everything, from furnishings and interiors to exhibits, tells about the life of the inhabitants of Helsinki in the past. There is a "time machine" that brings to life the photographs of Signe Brander with the help of modern technologies, which at the beginning of the 20th century carefully documented the changing Helsinki in photographs. Now in the collection of the museum there are 907 glass negatives taken by her from 1907 to 1913.

Children have the opportunity to interactively study history in the Children's City space: jump on a horse-drawn carriage or try themselves as the captain of an 18th century ship; in an 18th century trade shop, you can play a seller and a buyer.

The Burger House (Ruiskumestarin talo, Kristianinkatu 12), the oldest wooden building in Helsinki, erected in 1818, recreates the atmosphere of bourgeois life in the 1860s.

The Working Life Museum (Työväenasuntomuseo, Kirstinkuja 4) tells the story of Finnish working life and is housed in the oldest municipal workers' house, built in 1909.

The expositions of these two museums are open to visitors only during the summer.

At the Tram Museum (Ratikkamuseo, Töölönkatu 51 A), located on the territory of the Koryamo Culture Factory, you can get on an old tram that will instantly transport you to the past of Helsinki. You will see excerpts from old films, you will be able to sit in the chair of a tram driver or conductor and, as in the past, validate tram tickets.

And finally, temporary exhibitions are held at the Hakasalmi Manor (Hakasalmen huvila, Mannerheimintie 13). And also here you can taste fresh pastries prepared in our own bakery with 150 years of history.

The museum tells about the history of Finnish journalism, printing, as well as the history of the country's largest daily newspaper - Helsingin Sanomat. It works from Tuesday to Sunday from 11:00 to 17:00 and is always open to visitors absolutely free of charge.

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To admire the magnificent panorama of Helsinki, you need to get to the famous Sokos Hotel Torni, on the roof of which is the Atelje bar. You just need to go up to the 12th floor by elevator, and then up the spiral staircase and see the whole capital of Finland at a glance.

One of the most unusual museums, equipped with special display cases, looks like a "time tunnel" that tells the story of the Finnish banking economy. Here you can see the first medieval and gold coins, the first accounting documents, cliches for printing money and much more. Here you can understand how the prices of everyday goods have changed from 1860 to the present - in commensurate quantities.

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The museum can be visited for free on Fridays from 16:00 to 18:00. Its permanent exhibitions introduce the history of Finland from prehistoric times to the present day.

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Recently reopened after renovation, the museum welcomes guests free of charge on the first Friday of each month from 16:00 to 20:00. The museum's collection contains works of Finnish and international, especially Northern European, Baltic and Russian art since the 1960s.

On the first Friday of every month, you can visit the Museum of Finnish Architecture for free, which specializes in holding domestic and foreign temporary exhibitions. It also houses Finland's largest architecture library.

This museum can be considered more of an exhibition complex than a classical museum, with an exposition frozen once and for all. But there are also permanent exhibitions introducing the traditions, national costumes and beliefs of the peoples of Alaska, China, Tibet and Lapland, where you can see life-size yurts and wigwams. You can get here for free on Friday from 11:00 to 16:00.

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