The location of Helsinki in the southern part of Finland, on the shore of the Gulf of Finland, by the Baltic Sea makes it an ideal destination for any kind of the travelers. Being a small fishing town, modern Helsinki attracts thousands of tourists from all over the world. It is not only Finland's administrative center, but also the epicenter of Finnish cultural life and sightseeing routs. If you still hesitate where to go in Helsinki, taking into account a large and varied collection of museums, galleries, the personal guides from PrivateGuide plan the most interesting sightseeing routs around the capital of Finland.The history fans will surely apriciate the visit to the National Museum of ...
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The location of Helsinki in the southern part of Finland, on the shore of the Gulf of Finland, by the Baltic Sea makes it an ideal destination for any kind of the travelers. Being a small fishing town, modern Helsinki attracts thousands of tourists from all over the world. It is not only Finland's administrative center, but also the epicenter of Finnish cultural life and sightseeing routs. If you still hesitate where to go in Helsinki, taking into account a large and varied collection of museums, galleries, the personal guides from PrivateGuide plan the most interesting sightseeing routs around the capital of Finland.
The history fans will surely apriciate the visit to the National Museum of Finland, considered the biggest historical museum in Helsinki. Not less interesting is the collection of historical artifacts displayed in Helsinki City Museum. As for the University Museum and the Natural History Museum, they are both located in the University of Helsinki. It is impossible not to visit the historical monument of Suomenlinna, famous all over the world. Art connoseurs accept the offer of the tour guides to go to the Helsinki theatres, national opera and concert-hall. One can’t help admiring a neo-renaissance architecture of the old Ateneum, one of the city's major historical buildings, and a majority of glorious Art Nouveau buildings, scattered all over the capital. Moreover, Helsinki is an exciting and dynamic sea-city. One of the most popular tourists attactions in Finnish capital is to watch the giant ferries glide into port.
With the help of local guides the tourists experience all the aspects of Helsinki holiday, from amazing variety of outdoor sports, sun-blessed beach activities and envolving nightlife. Shopping is an inseparable part of Helsinki travel. You are recommended to visit Stockmann, known for a wide range of authentic Finnish souvenirs. There are also several open-air markets for you to enjoy.