Finland’s capital, Helsinki, is a modern urban area of 1,4 million people. It is an island city with 315 islands and a peninsula, giving you a stunning view of the city. It is famous for different architectural styles and buildings – from Russian-inspired architecture to the most innovative ones. If you want to explore Helsinki’s sites, here you can find a list of the most exciting tourist attractions.

Kauppatori

Kauppatori is the most famous market located at the entrance to Esplanadi Park. If you want to try some traditional Finnish food or buy local art, it is the best place to do that. Also, on top of the shopping experience, you can enjoy a beautiful view of the harbour and the Baltic Sea.

Linnanmaki

The Linnanmaki Amusement Park offers 44 rides, such as the freefall tower and several roller coasters. However, you can visit the haunted house and carousel if you are not a big fan of high adrenaline levels. Furthermore, you can choose from various restaurants when you grab a snack or enjoy a meal. Moreover, besides all the fun, you must know that the profits of this park are used for child welfare work in Finland.

Seurasaari Open-Air Museum

Seurasaari Open-Air Museum, Finland’s largest outdoor museum, opened in 1909. By visiting this museum, you can learn a lot about how Finnish people lived in the past. In addition, some farms and manors are four centuries old, though most are from the 18th to 20^th centuries. Finally, during the winter, the museum is closed, but in the summertime, visitors are highly recommended to take a picnic lunch in the museum.

Esplanadi Park

If you need relaxation, you must spend some time in Esplanadi Park. It is a perfect place for a picnic or to attend music shows in a friendly atmosphere. Further, the park is also trendy among locals, located in the heart of Helsinki. So you can enjoy your time in the green area, listen to music, watch performances or relax at an old caffé.

Helsinki Cathedral

If you have already searched for the most popular tourist attractions in Helsinki, you have probably seen the white Helsinki Cathedral as the city’s symbol. The church was built neoclassically by the same architect who designed Senate Square. Interestingly, the church’s original name was St. Nicholas Church, after the Russian tsar, but it was renamed when Finland gained independence from Russia in 1917.

Suomenlinna

The Swedes built the well-known fortress of Suomenlinna in the middle of the 18^th century as protection from Russian invaders. It has also served as a naval base; warships were built here and can be reached by ferry. Moreover, it is also known as the Castle of Finland. It is a must-see attraction close to Helsinki and a great place to picnic in the summertime.

Temppeliaukio Kirkko

Temppeliaukio Kirkko is the most exciting and unique church in Helsinki, built in the 20th century. The interior is made from solid rock, also known as the Church of the Rock. It is nice to visit in the morning when the sunlight lights up the interior through a copper dome. Lastly, due to the excellent acoustics, the church is often used as a concert venue.

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