Sights Helsinki, Finland

In Helsinki, a lot of interesting and useful sites, which you can learn at any time of year. The main street of Helsinki, Mannerheimintie, which leads to Railway Square and where you can see the National Theater. Walking in the center of Helsinki, you can start a walking tour around the park Esplanadi, where to go to the street Bulevardi. In the summer time on the open stage held daily performances. In the park are monuments Y.L. Runeberg, Eino Leino and Zacharias Topeliusu. At the Senate Square and Market Square Park is a unique architectural ensemble of the historical city center. The author of the layout of the park is K. L. Engel.

Monument Aleksis Kivi
His most famous work of the writer Aleksis Kivi "Seven Brothers" published in 1870. It has been translated into many foreign languages. The author of the monument is Vaino Aaltonen, the most famous sculptor of the beginning of the period of independence. His work can be found in every corner of Finland.

Church in the Rock - Temppeliaukio
Church designed by Timo and Tuomo Suomalaynen in 1969. The walls are natural stone, and the inner side of the dome is made of interwoven copper wire. The church Temppeliaukio also hosts concerts. Due to its unusual architectural solution of the church is considered one of the most popular attractions of the city. Address: Luterinkatu 3

Finnish National Theater
Granite buildings of the National Theater was built in 1902 in the style of national romanticism. The heyday of this style and the style of "Jugendstil" fell in Finland at the end of 19 and the beginning of 20 century. Address: Railway Station Square.

Presidential Palace
The building was built in 1818. Until 1917 there was located the residence of the Russian Tsar. Before the building is a monument to Tsar Alexander II. On the roof of the palace at the time of the presence of the President, as in several other countries, always waving the national flag. For iron fence in the yard - the main stations of the Finnish Guard. Changing of the Guard can be seen from the Market Square.

Zoological Museum
The museum collection are stuffed animals, skeletons and fossils, as well as models of natural landscapes with animals. Address: Pohjoinen Rautatiekatu 13

Zoo on the island Korkeasaari
Helsinki Zoo is located in one of the offshore islands of the capital. In the spacious park contains mostly animals of the Arctic and mountain regions. Brought together representatives of rare and endangered species: snow leopard, the Amur tiger, the Asiatic lion, and others. This season, the zoo opened a new pavilion "Afrikaziya", built for the animals of deserts and jungles. The appropriate attitude creates a gurgling creek with a waterfall and lush vegetation. With the opening of the pavilion "Afrikaziya" animal world zoo has increased by 40 new species of animals.

Sibelius Monument
This monument, installed in a park named after Jean Sibelius is one of the most interesting sights of Helsinki. Jean Sibelius - the world's most famous Finnish composer. In his younger years he lived nearby, so named after him not only this park, but also one of the nearby streets. Jean Sibelius died in 1957. The monument was created by sculptor Eila Hiltunen in 1967. Eila Hiltunen - one of the most famous in the world of Finnish Sculptors.

Waterpark Serena
City of Espoo offers adventure for the whole family v Aquapark "Serena". This is the biggest in Europe, year-round warm water park with a tropical climate. Large wave pool, waterfalls, interesting slides and Jacuzzi guarantee spectacular holiday, even in winter. As Serena is also a multi-purpose sports hall equipped with modern, efficient and safe fitness machines. Built in a rock cave sauna will satisfy the most demanding requirements of the bathers.

Amusement park "Linnanmäki"
Amusement park "Linnanmäki" - a favorite tourist destination not only capital but also the whole of Finland. Here you will find over 30 different attractions: thrilling roller coasters, a dead loop, Panic Room, and much more for adults and children. In the park there are several restaurants, kiosks, gaming rooms and souvenir shops. In June 2002, there opened a magnificent aquarium Sea Life Center Helsinki. The two-storey house, the aquarium will work year-round exhibition. You can see the life of tropical seas and the cold North, native of the Baltic and other seas of the globe. Journey introduce hundreds of species of marine animals collected from around the world, from starfish and shrimps to sharks. Marine inhabitants swim in a modern spacious aquarium size 230 cubic meters, which consists of glass tunnels. Located in the heart of Helsinki. It is easy to reach by trams 3B, 3T and 8, as well as on bus 23.

Popular and scientific center of Eureka
Popular science center "Eureka" - is a unique set of cognitive attractions and entertainment. Here you can touch everything with his hands, test simulators and educational exhibits. The main exhibition introduces the structure of the human body, the laws of physics and phenomena of nature. Visitors can participate in the process of manufacturing paper or spinning the wheels of energy. In "Eureka" could go on a journey through the universe. Theater emotions "Verne" is both a planetarium and cinema. Park "Eureka" - one of the permanent thematic exhibitions. Here is a collection of minerals from rocks of Finland. In the scientific bench "Magnet" You can buy a lot of interesting things, toys and souvenirs.

From holiday always want to get better. Helsinki offers excellent opportunities for recreation and entertainment. Unique combination of free Scandinavian moods and European exotics guarantee an unforgettable experience. Helsinki - quiet and beautiful city. Here there are lessons for leisurely contemplative and active tourist.

The buyer will find a Finnish high-quality and fashionable clothes, for example, in shops Marimekko and Vuokko Nurmesniemi. Finnish Jewelry and shops offer Kalevala Koru and Tillander.