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Helsinki, Finland
The "White City of the North" has something to offer for everyone. In Helsinki, historical sights combine with stunning nature and the pulse of a modern city. As a busy cultural centre, it is a haven for art lovers, known also for its annual festivals. |
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Parks, Statues, and Architecture
Our tour begins at the Old Market Hall. Opposite the hall stands the Sundman house, a design of C.L. Engel from the 1830s. At the corner in front of the Sundman house we turn right onto Pohjoinen Makasiinikatu... [ more ] |
| The 16th Century
The city of Helsinki was founded by a Royal Decree issued on 12 June 1550 by King Gustavus I Vasa of the developing superpower, Sweden. He ordered merchants of the towns of Porvoo, Tammisaari, Rauma and Ulvila to move to the mouth... [ more ] |
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