Sitting on the edge of the Baltic, the modern, cosmopolitan city of Helsinki is the World Design Capital for 2012. The beauty of the surrounding nature blends seamlessly with high-tech achievements and contemporary trends. Walking tours of the city center show layers of history, while modern architecture and cutting-edge style stake the city's claim to the future. Choose Helsinki during its endless summer days or get adventurous on crisp, snowy winter nights.
Restaurants in Helsinki
4.5 based on 8,654 reviews
Also known as "Church in the Rock," this modern church is carved from rock and has a stunning copper dome.
We almost skipped this, but are really glad we didn't. It was the farthest site on our list for the day, and we were tired, but it's an extremely unique and lovely church. We walked there from Esplanadi and it was about 25 minutes. The church was free to enter and there were musicians playing really relaxing music, so we just sat and chilled while enjoying the unique architecture. After about 20 minutes we left and walked on top of the church on the rock structure it was built into. Pretty cool visit.
4.0 based on 63 reviews
The beautyfull Vanha Kirkko or the old church is located centrally in Helsinki at the Bulevardi in the Old Church Park. It does look smal but do have seating for about 1200 people. The church is white and build in wood. The construction started in 1820 and was completed in 1826 by Carl Ludwig Engel. It was open and we did go in, what a brigth and smiling church , white and friendly. The church is very popular for weddings in Helsinki and the acoustics is great for concert which are held there. The church do have a elevator for disabled people but you need to contact the church first. .
ThingsTodoPost © 2018 - 2024 All rights reserved.