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The Senate Square and surrounding buildings form a unique and cohesive example of Neo-Classicism. Three buildings form Senate Square - the Cathedral, Council of State and the University of Helsinki. Nearby is Market Square where, during the summer, stalls selling fruits and vegetables line the area.
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| | Suomenlinna Maritime Fortress
One of the biggest sea fortresses in the world, Suomenlinna was founded in 1748 and is today one of the most popular sights in Finland. The fortress was built on
six islands off the coast of Helsinki and became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1991.
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| | Linnanmki Amusement Park
Linnanmki has entertained families since 1950. The amusement park has an enormous selection of the latest rides with at least one new one each year.
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| | Merimaailma Sea Life Helsinki
Sea Life takes you on a voyage from the tropical oceans to the Arctic Sea, not forgetting the Baltic Sea. The exhibitions present many species whose environments are under threat.
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| | Korkeasaari Zoo
Helsinki Zoo (founded in 1889) is one of the oldest zoos in the world and features exotic animals from the arctic tundra to the tropical rainforests. Eighty percent of the animals can be seen year round.
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| | Temppeliaukio Church
Quarried out of the natural bedrock, Temppeliaukio Church is one of Helsinki's most popular tourist ...
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| | Uspenski Cathedral
The Uspenski Cathedral is the largest orthodox church in Western Europe. Completed in 1868, the church is one of the clearest symbols of the Russian impact on Finnish history.
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| | Ateneum Art Museum
This is the National Gallery of Finland. The nation's largest collection includes Finnish art from mid 1700s to 1960 and a
foreign collection of western art from mid to late 1800s to the 1950s.
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| | National Museum of Finland
Finnish history from prehistoric times to the present day. Major archaeological finds, the
development...
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| | Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma
Designed by world renowned architect Stephen Holl, the museum features art from the 1960s to the present and includes installations, media art, music and film.
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| | Finlandia Hall
Finlandia Hall, designed by Alvar Aalto, was completed in 1971, the congress wing in 1975. The interior and furnishings were, down to the last detail, also designed by Aalto. It is the leading Finnish and internationally most notable concert and congress hall in Finland.
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