Founded in the mid-16th century, Helsinki is a city that encompasses the old and new worlds like few others. Located on the shores of the Gulf of Finland in the country’s southern portion, it is Finland’s capital and most populous city, with about 650,000 residents. Helsinki is often referred to as the ‘Daughter of the …
The Finnish capital since the early 1800’s, charming Helsinki was designed by the Russians to look somewhat like a mini St. Petersburg. Brimming with stunning architecture, the city blends the feeling of a buzzing metropolis with a small-town vibe. One of the world’s northernmost capital cities, Helsinki’s coastal location means that winters can be exceptionally …
Finland’s capital was founded in the 16th century but the city you see today really took shape in the 1800s. This was when the Russians laid out Helsinki along similar lines to St. Petersburg, with its broad streets and neoclassical mansions. A little earlier the Swedes had completed Soumenlinna, an ambitious sea fortress that was …