Helsinki
is the capital and largest city in Finland. The City has a population
if about 550,000 and is the main tourism domain in the Country.
Helsinki first gained international recognition in the 20th Century
when it hosted the Olympic Games in 1952 and the Olympic complex
is one of the city’s feature attractions.
Transport in Helsinki: public transport in the City consists
of buses, trams and rail services. The City is also served by
the Vantaa International Airport and the Malmi Airport.
Tourism in Helsinki:
Suurkirkko: also known as the Lutheran Cathedral, this impressive
church building is one of Helsinki’s main landmarks.
The construction of the church was completed in 1852.
Suomenlinna Castle: the construction of this historic castle
started in 1748 and it is a major tourist attraction situated
at the harbor near Helsinki.
Hietaniemi Beach: a popular beach near the City, locals come
here to enjoy the warm weather and participate in a number of
sports such as beach volleyball and swimming.
Linnanmaki: the feature amusement park in Helsinki with a number
of fun rides, restaurants, bars and eateries.