Helsinki
Capital of Finland
Helsinki, Finland’s southern capital, sits on a peninsula in the Gulf of Finland. Its central avenue, Mannerheimintie, is flanked by institutions including the National Museum, tracing Finnish history from the Stone Age to the present. Also on...
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Why is Helsinki so famous?
Helsinki is famous for its 20th-century architecture, from its central train station, an Art Nouveau masterpiece by Eliel Saarinen, to the modernist simplicity of the Finlandia concert hall by Alvar Aalto.
What language is spoken in Helsinki?
The majority of Helsinki-dwellers speak English in addition to their mother tongue of Finnish or Swedish, often along with some other foreign language such as German, French or Spanish.
Is Helsinki worth a visit?
About Helsinki Region
Here, nature trails and city life are both never more than a stone's throw away, and the area is overflowing with good food, great design, interesting museums and unique architecture. Visit Helsinki and discover why it's said to be one of the world's most liveable cities!
What does Helsinki mean in English?
Helsinki in British English
(ˈhɛlsɪŋkɪ , hɛlˈsɪŋ- ) noun. the capital of Finland, a port in the south on the Gulf of Finland: founded by Gustavus I of Sweden in 1550; replaced Turku as capital in 1812, while under Russian rule; university.
The University of Helsinki is the oldest and largest institution of academic education and research in Finland. It is a scientific community of 40000 ...
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Helsinki is a totally unique combination of quirky urbanity and peaceful nature that gives silence and space to feel more, hear more and experience more.