more The capital, and the biggest city of Finland, Helsinki, is a modern, active metropolis, and an important cultural centre. Yet, it beautiful location and cosy atmosphere makes Helsinki good place for some rest and simply enjoying life.

more In the beginning of 18th century, Sweden lost the Great Northern War, and Russian power over western Baltic was strengthen. When Peter the Great started creation of Saint Petersburg, Swedes decided to built sea fortress in Helsinki, as a defense in next, highly possible wars.

more After setting Helsinki the capitol of Grand Duchy of Finland, Tsar Alexander I wished to create new quality of the city. He employed Carl Ludvig Engel, German architect, to design new central square together with surrounding buildings, and a general plan of the city.

more Located little bit south from Senate Square, lies the Market Square (Kauppatori) second important place in Helsinki. It is sometimes called Fish Market, as fresh fishes (together with fruits and vegetables), are available here.

more Mannerheimintie, shortly Mansku, is the main street in Helsinki, leading north from city center towards Tampere. Named after national hero, military leader from the Finnish Civil War and Winter War, Carl Gustaw Emil Mannerheim.

more The building of Finnish Parliament was finished in 1931, after a architectural competition and seven years of construction, on the hill over today Mannerheimintie.

more In 1960s architect and designer Alvar Aalto was responsible for the plans of renovating uncared, empty district along Töölönlahti bay. This ambitious vision was never to fulfill, and the only one of designed building, which rose, is Finlandia Hall.

more Although Helsinki hosted Olympics in 1952, the stadium was built in 1938, before cancelled Olymipic in 1940. The stadium is designed in functional style, with a tower dominating over it. It is 72.71 meters (the result of gold-wining javelin throw of Matti Jarvinen in 1932) and it's open for visitors, offering...

more Tuomiokirkko, called simply Helsinki Cathedral, is a main religious building in the city. It is located on Senate Square, the most representative point in Helsinki, and was built in 1830-1853, as an Orthodox church.

more Uspensky Cathedral is the most important orthodox church in Helsinki, and the biggest orthodox church west from Russia.

more Lutheran Temppeliauko church, called also Church In The Rock, is absolutely unique example of modern architectural design.

more Porvoo is one of the oldest cities in Finland, famous from its red wooden old town. The first informations about city came from 14th century, and it gained city rights in 1380.

more When Porvoo gain city rights, the local church was made of wood but as early as beginnings of 15th century, the city can boast with stone cathedral. The church has a simple silhouette, rectangular shape with separate bell tower.

more Turku is the oldest city in Finland, located in a 13th century, when Dominican monastery was founded. Turku was Finland first capitol, and when country was under Swedish rule it became, under the Swedish name Abo, the largest and the most important city. This status of unofficial capitol was lost in 1812, when...

more Turku Old Town is located on „This” side of river (apart from „the other”, means Western, site) and concentrate around Old Great Square. The most important building is Turku Cathedral, consecrated in 1300. To the other belongs Old Town Hall, and two monumental mansions separated by narrow cable-stone streets.

more Turku cathedral Mother Church of Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland, and the most important church in Turku or even whole country (the bells of the Cathedral are broadcasted in national radio).

more Turku Castle is one of the city symbols and the biggest medieval castle in Finland. It is also one of the oldest buildings, which are still not ruined.

more Naantali is one of the oldest cities in Finland, small but important as a tourist centre. It lies 14 kilometres from Turku and is a part of Turku City Region. The main, but not the only attraction in Naantali - is "The Moomins World".