Helsinki
Last Updated: Feb. 21, 2008
The relatively young capital of Finland is home to a little over half a million people while the surrounding area is also home to roughly another million Finns.
Sights
Two of the most famous symbols of the city are both churches of very different designs. The most famous, and unofficial icon of the city, is the Lutheran Cathedral sitting above the city while the Temppelinaukio Church (Church in the Rock) is built underground.
Likewise, the two main museums in Helsinki contrast each other with the Ateneum housing classical art exhibitions from the Finnish masters while the Kiasma is an ultra modern contemporary art museum.
Olympic Stadium
Helsinki is Finland’s Olympic city having hosted the 1952 Summer Games and the Olympic Stadium has a popular tower while the stadium was also home to the 2005 World Athletic Championships.
Sibelius Monument
The Sibelius Monument in Sibelius Park is a huge work of art resembling meant to look like organ pipes and is dedicated to the composer Jean Sibelius.
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I live in Helsinki and I know tourists do not come here for sights and culture. They come here for nightlife and summer happenings. The marine Helsinki is nice place to visit in summertime.
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