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Interiors of a church, Temppeliaukion Kirkko, Helsinki, Finland

Why visit Helsinki

Entwined with the Baltic's bays, inlets and islands, Helsinki's boulevards and backstreets overflow with magnificent architecture, intriguing drinking and dining venues and groundbreaking design.

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Helsinki juxtaposes Nordic tranquility and modern European dynamism in a fascinating slate of activities.

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